European Citizens Risk Being Wrongly Deported
It has been reported that European citizens have been wrongfully served with deportation orders, even though they submitted applications for the EU Settlement Scheme.
UK To Take in Afghan Refugees
Women, children and religious minorities are to be prioritised in a UK resettlement scheme for Afghan refugees. 20,000 people will be resettled over the next five years.
Government Rejects Calls For New Visa
The government rejects calls from industry experts to ease the post-Brexit immigration rules that have been contributing to shortages of workers in the UK.
65,000 Applicants for BNO Visa
The special British Nationals (Overseas) Visa for Hong Kong residents was launched in 2021 and has now seen almost 65,000 BNO Visa applicants.
UK To Pay The French Government to Prevent Crossings
The UK will pay the French government to stop individuals from crossing to the UK in small boats.
Record Numbers of Healthcare Sponsor Certificates
There were a record number of healthcare sponsor certificates issued to healthcare workers in the first quarter of 2021.
Extended Family Members Guidance
It has been confirmed by a recent court case that dependency for extended family members must be unbroken if it is to be relied upon.
Christmas at Risk over Brexit
Retailers are warning that British consumers may face disruption to their normal retail experience this Christmas as a result of the challenges of Brexit and COVID-19.
Can Temporary Visas Help the UK Labour Shortage?
As industry leaders call for the UK government to open up immigration to reduce the labour shortage, questions are being raised over whether immigration is at the heart of the problem.
UK Supply Chain Problems
The UK is experiencing a crisis in its supply chain. Many problems have been exacerbated by reduced access to EU labour because of Brexit.