UK Immigration
UK visa rule changes, points-based system updates, and Home Office policy announcements. Covers Skilled Worker visas, student routes, family reunification, and settlement requirements under current legislation.
United Kingdom Visa Application Centre Opens in Tamale at British High Commission
The UK opens a new Visa Application Centre in Tamale on April 7, 2026, providing easier access for northern Ghana applicants for a £150 premium fee.
UK Electronic Travel Authorisation Fee Rises 25% Starting 8 April 2026
The UK ETA fee will rise 25% from £16 to £20 on April 8, 2026, for all visa-exempt…
French Tax Authorities Target 1,000 Wealthy Taxpayers with Income Tax Reassessments
New data shows 13,335 French property millionaires paid no income tax, sparking debate as the 2026 budget focuses…
United Nations Human Rights Committee Finds South Korea Violated Refugee’s Rights at Incheon
The UN ruled South Korea violated an asylum seeker's rights at Incheon Airport, citing lack of due process…
Labour MP Urges Earned Settlement for Thousands, Igniting Backlash
Labour MPs challenge UK plans to retroactively double residency requirements to 10 years, sparking a major internal dispute…
Shabana Mahmood Imposes Emergency Visa Brake on Sponsored Study Visas for 4 Nations
The UK has suspended new overseas study visas for four nations to curb a 470% rise in asylum…
Oxford Economics: Holiday Tax (visitor Levy) Could Mean £1.6 Billion Tax Rise for Consumers
The UK is considering a visitor levy for England that could allow regional mayors to tax overnight stays,…
Passport Rules Tighten for UK and Schengen Trips as 10-Year Limit Bites
New UK and Schengen rules require passports to meet specific issue-date and digital authorization standards beyond the printed…
UK Home Office Raises Immigration Fees Across Most Routes From April 8, 2026
The UK Home Office will increase most immigration and nationality fees starting April 8, 2026, impacting students, workers,…
Rachel Reeves Proposes Sharing Income Tax Revenues with England’s Regional Leaders
Chancellor Rachel Reeves proposes giving England's regional mayors control over income tax shares to decentralize fiscal power and…