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Border Security Act and “earned settlement” take centre stage in Immigration Advice Authority’s January 2026 bulletin
The IAA’s quarterly newsletter, published 27 January 2026, explains how the new Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act will widen data-sharing and carrier-liability checks, and highlights a Home Office consultation that would double the qualifying period for Indefinite Leave to Remain to ten years. Businesses need to prepare for earlier enforcement at the border and possible re-design of long-term assignment strategy.
Belgian rail strike and network faults cause fresh Eurostar delays for U.K.–Europe travellers
Eurostar warns of multiple delays and some cancellations on 27 January due to a Belgian national rail strike and related network problems, affecting business and leisure travel between the U.K. and mainland Europe. Travellers are urged to allow extra time and confirm connecting services.