Dual British nationals warned: No British passport, no entry from 25 February
UK confirms switch to eVisas only for visa-required visitors from 25 February
Student and Care-Worker Visa Numbers Plummet in Latest Home Office Data
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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.
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.
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.