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Multi-award winning immigration barrister law firm. We advise individuals and businesses on UK immigration law, visa applications and immigration appeals.

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News: Legal challenge to ‘good character’ citizenship rules set for High Court hearing in June via EIN
Legal challenge to ‘good character’ citizenship rules set for High Court hearing in June
Update from Wilsons Solicitors on judicial review of February 2025 Home Office guidance that normally refuses citizenship to illegal entrants
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February 3, 2026 at 11:52 PM
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News: ILR ‘earned settlement’ changes to proceed, says immigration minister, but transitional arrangements under review via EIN
ILR ‘earned settlement’ changes to proceed, says immigration minister, but transitional arrangements under review
Minister tells MPs the Government is “proceeding with the seriousness and care that the public and Parliament rightly expect” and will listen to consultation views
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February 2, 2026 at 10:37 PM
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News: Immigration Advice Authority sets out regulatory and enforcement activity for 2024/25 in first annual report via EIN
Immigration Advice Authority sets out regulatory and enforcement activity for 2024/25 in first annual report
Recently rebranded regulator reports increased complaints, audits and prosecutions during a year of organisational change
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February 2, 2026 at 10:55 AM
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News: Framing of Albanian asylum seekers as criminal and undeserving underpinned Home Office policy decisions, new academic study finds via EIN
Framing of Albanian asylum seekers as criminal and undeserving underpinned Home Office policy decisions, new academic study finds
Ingi Iusmen and William Shankley explore the "concerted political effort to deny Albanians sanctuary in the United Kingdom"
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January 30, 2026 at 10:55 AM
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News: Report warns UK asylum housing prioritises ‘containment over care’ and harms physical and mental health via EIN
Report warns UK asylum housing prioritises ‘containment over care’ and harms physical and mental health
Migrants Organise and Medact find asylum accommodation acts as a form of collective punishment
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January 29, 2026 at 10:42 AM
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News: Ministry of Justice confirms new court interpreting contracts from October 2026 via EIN
Ministry of Justice confirms new court interpreting contracts from October 2026
Minister for Courts and Legal Services says contracts awarded to thebigword, Translate UK, Clarion UK, and The Language Shop
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January 26, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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News: Medical Justice raises concerns over detention and removal of vulnerable asylum seekers under UK-France “one in, one out” scheme via EIN
Medical Justice raises concerns over detention and removal of vulnerable asylum seekers under UK-France “one in, one out” scheme
New report says scheme knowingly harms and forcibly removes torture and trafficking survivors
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January 26, 2026 at 12:23 PM
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News: HMI Prisons highlights risks for vulnerable detainees in short-term holding rooms at immigration reporting centres via EIN
HMI Prisons highlights risks for vulnerable detainees in short-term holding rooms at immigration reporting centres
New inspection report of facilities used to hold immigration detainees following arrest and before transfer to residential detention
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January 21, 2026 at 11:14 AM
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News: Senior President of Tribunal’s annual report highlights abuse of judges and increasing workloads in Immigration and Asylum Chamber via EIN
Senior President of Tribunal’s annual report highlights abuse of judges and increasing workloads in Immigration and Asylum Chamber
In Lord Justice Dingemans first annual report, Mr Justice Lavender reviews the year in the Upper Tribunal (IAC), Judge Elena Feeney reviews the year in the First-tier Tribunal
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January 18, 2026 at 11:16 PM
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Heading to the UK soon? ✈️ Our latest article breaks down what visitors should know before applying for a #UKVisitorVisa

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January 17, 2026 at 2:18 PM
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🚨 Sponsor licence revocations are at record highs! UKVI is cracking down on non-compliance. Stay audit-ready to protect your licence.

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January 16, 2026 at 6:56 PM
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News: Home Secretary outlines plans for new immigration and asylum appeals body via EIN
Home Secretary outlines plans for new immigration and asylum appeals body
Shabana Mahmood responds to request for information by Commons Justice Committee
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January 14, 2026 at 10:27 AM
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News: UNHCR sets out detailed observations and concerns on UK’s proposed asylum reforms via EIN
UNHCR sets out detailed observations and concerns on UK’s proposed asylum reforms
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees warns policies reducing security and stability for refugees risk undermining integration and social cohesion 
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January 11, 2026 at 10:51 PM
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News: HMI Prisons finds commendable progress at Derwentside IRC, but raises concerns over safeguarding and case delays via EIN
HMI Prisons finds commendable progress at Derwentside IRC, but raises concerns over safeguarding and case delays
Inspection of women-only immigration removal centre highlights poor quality Rule 35 reports and unreasonably prolonged cases
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January 8, 2026 at 10:38 AM
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🚨 UK Immigration Update: from 8 Jan 2026, new #SkilledWorkerVisa applicants must meet CEFR B2 English (up from B1). The change also applies to #Scale-up & #HPI routes.
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January 7, 2026 at 4:50 PM
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News: Digital immigration status ‘predominantly negative ’ for migrants, major new report finds via EIN
Digital immigration status ‘predominantly negative ’ for migrants, major new report finds
Comprehensive study by academics from the University of Warwick and University of Leicester in partnership with Migrant Voice and the Open Rights Group
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January 6, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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Applying for a #SponsorLicence? Eligibility, HR systems, compliance and role genuineness all matter. Find out what the Home Office will scrutinise.

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December 23, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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News: Claims of asylum seekers abusing modern slavery safeguards lack evidence, Bright Blue report concludes via EIN
Claims of asylum seekers abusing modern slavery safeguards lack evidence, Bright Blue report concludes
Comprehensive new 109-page report examines trends in and policies for victims of modern slavery in the asylum system
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December 23, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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News: MAC recommends keeping Skilled Worker salary threshold at £41,700 to maximise fiscal benefits via EIN
MAC recommends keeping Skilled Worker salary threshold at £41,700 to maximise fiscal benefits
Migration Advisory Committee publishes its comprehensive review of salary requirements for work visas
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December 18, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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News: New IARMJ guidelines offer practical framework for social media evidence in asylum appeals via EIN
New IARMJ guidelines offer practical framework for social media evidence in asylum appeals
Guidelines consider how judges and tribunals should weigh social media in the balance alongside other evidence
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December 17, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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News: Updated briefing on financial (minimum income) requirement for partner visas published by House of Commons Library via EIN
Updated briefing on financial (minimum income) requirement for partner visas published by House of Commons Library
Government says financial requirements of family immigration rules still under review following Migration Advisory Committee's June review
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December 16, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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News: Skilled Worker visa route is “clearly fiscally positive” for UK, new Migration Advisory Committee report finds via EIN
Skilled Worker visa route is “clearly fiscally positive” for UK, new Migration Advisory Committee report finds
Skilled Workers who arrived in 2022-23 estimated to make a net positive contribution of £47 billion to public finances
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December 15, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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#UKETA enforcement starts 25 Feb 2026 🇬🇧✈️

Non-visa nationals will need an approved ETA before boarding.

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December 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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News: NAO analysis of asylum system finds short-term fixes have shunted problems elsewhere via EIN
NAO analysis of asylum system finds short-term fixes have shunted problems elsewhere
National Audit Office highlights how delays and inefficiencies in asylum system contribute to rising costs
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December 10, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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News: New statement of changes to the Immigration Rules imposes visa requirement for visitors from Nauru via EIN
New statement of changes to the Immigration Rules imposes visa requirement for visitors from Nauru
Nationals of Nauru will require visit visa from 3pm today in response to country's new Citizenship by Investment programme
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December 9, 2025 at 12:43 PM