UK to raise visa fees in 2025 to boost border security
UK visa and sponsorship fees rise in April 2025—visitor, work, and study visa costs all increase by about 7%. New ETA and sponsorship costs jump even more. Global trend: the…
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UK Labour Party to raise English language requirements for migrants
UK Labour’s new immigration plan, effective May 12, 2025, raises English proficiency and residency requirements, increases scrutiny by…
Home Support worker scheme under scrutiny as deportation fears grow
UK migrant care workers are increasingly at risk as revoked sponsorship licenses threaten visas. With only 60 days…
Donald Trump Sparks Elite Exodus to Cotswolds
Following President Trump’s re-election, wealthy Americans are moving to the United Kingdom, especially the Cotswolds. This migration has…
UK targets abuse of asylum claims with new immigration measures
UK immigration reforms target rising asylum claims, especially by Pakistani nationals. New rules include AI case processing, penalties…
UK Graduate Route may require jobs in professional roles
UK considers restricting Graduate Route visas to professional jobs, potentially reducing international student appeal. Graduates may soon need…
Iraqi asylum seeker allowed to stay in UK over risk from tattoos
AA, an Iraqi asylum seeker, won refugee status in the UK after proving that returning to Iraq would…
UK to double permanent residency wait for Indians and other migrants
The UK is set to overhaul its permanent residency (ILR) rules, notably lengthening the qualifying period and increasing…
Boeing and Airbus Score Huge IAG Mega Deal
International Airlines Group's huge split order between Boeing and Airbus—enabled by a US–UK trade deal—removes tariffs, supports American…
UK sees 16,000 asylum claims from students on study visas in 2024
In 2024, 16,000 UK student visa holders sought asylum, prompting government plans for stricter financial checks and visa…