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August 2025 Immigration Updates: UK Fee Hikes, India Re 1 Visa, Saudi Work Permits

From April to August 2025, the UK raises visa and university fees; India offers ultra-low cost Re 1 visas; Saudi…

Failed RAF Scampton Asylum Housing Plan Results in £48m Loss

RAF Scampton’s asylum housing project was cancelled in 2024, costing the UK government £48 million with no asylum seekers housed.…

ECJ Rejects Government’s Claim on Asylum Seeker Obligations

On August 1, 2025, the European Court of Justice decided Ireland must always provide housing and financial aid to asylum…

British Indian Hotelier Surinder Arora Competes to Expand Heathrow Airport

Heathrow West, submitted by Surinder Arora, proposes a shorter runway and sustainable expansion under £25 billion, aiming for a 2035…

UK Minister Confirms No Malign Activity in Air Travel Disruption

A technical radar fault at the NATS Swanwick center caused major UK air traffic delays and cancellations on July 30,…

UK Government Reviews Rival Plans for Heathrow Airport Expansion

Two rival Heathrow Airport expansion plans aiming for third runway delivery by 2035-2040 are under UK government review. Arora Group’s…

Only 10% of UK Passengers Fully Informed of Rights Amid Disruptions

The UK Civil Aviation Authority reports that just 10% of passengers feel fully informed about rights amid flight disruptions. The…

UK Transport Secretary Meets Air Traffic Boss After Flight Outage

A 20-minute software failure at NATS Swanwick on July 30, 2025, led to 150+ flight cancellations in the UK. Transport…