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Home Secretary Suella Braverman has threatened Eritrea with visa penalties if it does not accept the return of its citizens from the UK.
New amendments to the Immigration and Asylum Bill target human rights claims, impacting immigration policy in the UK.
The DWP is discussing new Social Security Regulations for 2026, expanding powers to recover overpaid benefits, affecting claimant finances.
Recognised modern slavery victims on Skilled Worker visas can now leave abusive employers and work for any employer for the remainder of their visa.
New updates to the UK's Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Worker come into effect on October 8, 2026, for sponsored jobs.
The UK Immigration Rules, which govern all visas and settlement, have been updated by GOV.UK as of 8 October 2026.
UK airports are implementing new contactless technology at eGates to speed up border control for travellers, including eligible immigrants.
Two local authorities, Croydon and Hammersmith & Fulham, received a C3 consumer grade from the Regulator of Social Housing.
Nearly 50 arrests were made in a week-long crackdown on people smuggling gangs at the Irish border, part of a 74% surge in organised immigration crime arrests.
The UK Resettlement Scheme has reopened for new referrals, with Afghan women and girls and Palestinian refugees expected to be among those referred.
The Home Office published a Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules (HC 584) on 3 September 2026, impacting UK visa and settlement policies.
UK government borrowing in August exceeded expectations, increasing pressure on the Chancellor before the Autumn Budget amid high inflation.