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Law Society Urges Fairness as ‘Earned Settlement’ Consultation Closes

Law Society Urges Fairness as ‘Earned Settlement’ Consultation Closes

The public consultation on the Home Office’s plan to replace automatic five-year settlement with a tougher ‘earned settlement’ model closes today. In a last-minute statement, the Law Society said retrospective changes could violate equality law and damage the UK’s competitiveness for skilled migrants.

Feb 13, 2026
Home Office Clarifies 20-Hour Supplementary Work Rule for Skilled Workers

Home Office Clarifies 20-Hour Supplementary Work Rule for Skilled Workers

Fresh Home Office guidance consolidates the rules on supplementary employment for Skilled Worker visa holders, confirming the 20-hour weekly limit and stricter reporting duties for sponsors. Clearer definitions and tougher penalties mean HR teams must tighten monitoring to avoid licence action.

Feb 13, 2026
Universities Sound Alarm as January Study-Visa Intake Hits Four-Year Low

Universities Sound Alarm as January Study-Visa Intake Hits Four-Year Low

Only 19,800 international students applied for UK study visas in January 2026, down nearly a third year-on-year. University leaders warn that continued contraction will force course closures, job cuts and potential institutional mergers if policies on dependants and post-study work are not softened.

Feb 13, 2026

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