Reminder: European travellers now need an ETA before visiting the U.K.
UK Publishes Sweeping Statement of Changes HC 1691 Overhauling Immigration Rules
UK Re-imposes Visit-Visa Requirement on Nicaragua and Saint Lucia After Asylum Spike
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English-Language Bar for Settlement Raised to CEFR B2 – What Employers Must Do Now
A law-firm briefing published 6 March confirms that from March 2027 the settlement English requirement rises from B1 to B2 for most work routes. Businesses must budget for testing and tuition or face retention risks when assignees become eligible for ILR.
More Than 100 Labour MPs Rebel Over Starmer Government’s Tougher Immigration Plans
A backbench revolt by 108 Labour MPs on 6 March puts the government’s flagship immigration reform bill – which includes generous voluntary-return payments and potential settlement extensions – under pressure. The political uncertainty complicates workforce-planning decisions for employers relying on long-term UK assignments.
Home Secretary Defends Plan to Deport Failed Asylum-Seeker Children After £10k Voluntary-Return Offer
In a 6 March TV interview the Home Secretary defended offering £10k per rejected asylum seeker to leave voluntarily and pledged to deport families, including children, who refuse. The tougher stance underscores a political mood that could influence broader visa enforcement, so employers should watch forthcoming guidance.