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British citizenship out of reach for refugees arriving by small boat

The UK’s new citizenship rules automatically bar most refugees who arrived via small boats or other dangerous journeys, starting February…

Skilled Worker visa salary threshold freeze announced by Home Secretary

The Skilled Worker visa salary will stay at £29,000 this year, not rising to £38,700. From April 2025, a new…

Work ban linked to rise in sex work among UK female asylum seekers

The UK work ban prevents female asylum seekers from legal jobs, combined with insufficient support, forcing some into sex work.…

UK-India trade deal slashes tariffs in landmark Free Trade Agreement

The 2025 UK-India Free Trade Agreement delivers unprecedented tariff reductions, boosting trade and wages. It opens new doors for businesses,…

India trade deal will not affect UK immigration, says minister

Announced in May 2025, the UK-India Free Trade Agreement boosts trade and UK economic growth but does not ease immigration…

UK government warned high visa costs are driving away US talent

Rising UK visa costs, now exceeding £10,000 per scientist family, threaten to deter top US and global researchers. April 2025…

UK visas face new limits as government targets asylum claims

UK visa rules are tightening, focusing on select countries to prevent legal channel abuse. Yet, most asylum claims arise from…

UK to tighten study visas over rising asylum claims

UK immigration is tightening rules on study and work visas amid soaring asylum claims, notably from Pakistan, Nigeria, and Sri…