Asylum seekers in Home Office hotels turn to illegal work in food delivery
UK asylum seekers often take illegal food delivery jobs using rented accounts to repay debts, survive long waits,…
Articles by & updated by Lukas Brandt
Golden visa brokers urge fast action after Malta court ruling
Malta’s citizenship-by-investment program was closed following an April 2025 ECJ ruling. This accelerated EU efforts to limit or…
EU citizenship redefined after Court of Justice ruling on Malta
The meaning and requirements of EU citizenship are changing following the CJEU’s ruling against Malta’s investment scheme. Some…
Manston migrant processing centre sacks 29 staff after drug tests
Staff firings at the Manston migrant processing centre due to failed drug tests surged sixfold in a year.…
Portugal’s Golden Visa draws investors despite EU changes
Portugal’s Golden Visa now requires investments in funds, research, or culture, excluding real estate. Investor interest stays strong,…
Reform UK weighs legal challenges against asylum hotels policy
Reform UK seeks to challenge the UK's reliance on hotels for asylum seekers through legal options like judicial…
ATAS certificate required for each new visa application or course change
International students in science, engineering, or technology need a current ATAS certificate for a UK visa. A new…
Ghanaian asylum seeker wins right to stay in UK citing COVID-19 risks
The UK granted asylum to Ghanaian Winfred Kwabla Dogbey after expert medical evidence showed severe post-COVID syndrome. The…
European Court of Justice rules Malta golden passport program illegal
On April 29, 2025, the European Court of Justice declared Malta’s golden passport program illegal. This landmark decision…