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Indian Students and Workers Lead UK Exit in Downward Migration Trend

ONS data to June 2025 show large outflows of Indian nationals—45,000 students and 22,000 workers—coinciding with net migration falling to…

Public Belief About UK Immigration vs Data: It Has Declined Sharply

Official ONS figures reveal UK net migration dropped to 431,000 in the year to June 2024, down sharply from 906,000…

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. No official…

Civil Aviation Authority, Heathrow Airport, third runway plan advances this spring

On 25 November 2025 the CAA launched a consultation to shape regulation for Heathrow’s £49 billion third‑runway project. The CAA…

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 miles and…

Canada, UK and Australia Unite to Fight Visa Fraud

During International Fraud Awareness Week, Canada, the UK and Australia launched #FightingVisaFraud after a 32% rise in Southeast Asian visa…

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 rules—endanger London’s…

UK ETA for Visa-Exempt Travelers in 2026: Key Facts and Timeline

On February 25, 2026, the UK requires an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for citizens of 85 visa-exempt countries. Applied online…