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.
Asylum Backlog Hits 70,000
The backlog of people waiting for asylum claims to be processed has reached over 70,000 in the UK, despite the number of applications dropping.
New Temporary Visas
The British government has announced they will issue temporary visas to lorry drivers and poultry workers to attempt to tackle the labour shortage.
Home Office Admits New Immigration Plan May Not Work
The Home Office admits its new immigration plan for asylum cases may not work.