No Official Confirmation Yet on 30% BN(O) Failure Rate in UK
A Home Office consultation may raise BN(O) settlement standards to B2 English and add a £29,000 income threshold.…
Articles by & updated by Lukas Brandt
Asylum Seekers in UK Hotels Rise as Net Migration Falls
As of 30 June 2025, 32,059 asylum seekers—30% of the asylum system—were housed in hotels, an 8% increase…
The government launches an urgent review of asylum seekers taxi journeys linked to Clearsprings Ready Homes
Despite an announced urgent review, long-distance taxi journeys for asylum seekers continue, including trips of up to 250…
London businesses defend international talent amid tighter visa & student immigration laws
Businesses warn that recent UK visa and student immigration changes—shorter post‑study stays, higher sponsorship fees, and stricter student…
Kuwait’s Golden Visa: What the 15-Year Residency Means for Investors
From 23 December 2025, Kuwait will offer 5-, 10- and 15‑year residencies, including a 15‑year investor Golden Visa.…
Hertfordshire Placed on UKVI Student Visa Action Plan Ahead
Following a June audit, UKVI put the University of Hertfordshire on a student visa action plan beginning 14…
UK asylum system ‘out of control’, home secretary warns amid reforms
Shabana Mahmood announced the most extensive overhaul of the UK asylum system in decades: ending duty-based support, imposing…
Indians Dismayed as UK Settled Status Proposals Extend Wait Times
A 2025 UK plan would replace five‑year ILR routes with an “earned settlement” baseline of ten years and…
Fact Check: London Free Travel Based on Age or Disability
Long-term free travel in London is granted through the Freedom Pass to residents who meet age or disability…