…Haiti and people affected by US immigration enforcement. Metro said it had contacted the Home Office and Macklemore for comment. The report did not announce any government decision on the peers' request.

The UK Home Office published official caseworker guidance outlining the types of marriages that cannot support a foreign spouse's residence permit applicationSeveral marriage types are rejected on grounds of validity, including ceremonies conducted on ships, at diplomatic premises, and arrangements involving close rela…

The UK Home Office published a Temporary Shortage List covering around 70 job types that foreigners can apply for under the Skilled Worker routeApplicants must meet one of five salary thresholds ranging from £28,200 to £41,700 and secure a Certificate of Sponsorship before 31 December 2026Care workers face additional c…

…withdrawn admission offers in response to a doubling in study visa refusals by the UK Home Office in the first six months of 2026 compared with the corresponding period last year. Although visa applications can be withdrawn for other reasons, universities told the newspaper that the increase was largely driven by insti…

…could lead to a ban on recruiting overseas students. According to an analysis of Home Office data by the Financial Times, 22.7 per cent of study visa applications from Nigerians were withdrawn in the first half of 2026, up from 4.5 per cent in the same period of 2025. For Pakistani applicants, the proportion rose from…

…of pounds of cash. Chris Foster, a regional criminal investigations lead for the Home Office, said the arrests were over fake claims connected to Apanjon, a Bangladeshi community LGBT organisation based in Whitechapel, east London. He said: 'We've got some intelligence that they can provide fake letters and documents,…

…allowing Standard Visitors to extend their stay beyond the usual six-month limit. The Home Office said visitors who require medical treatment in the UK may apply to remain in the country for a longer period.

…residency. Photo Getty Images.>According to official guidance published by the UK Home Office, holders of the Innovator Founder visa can apply for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) after living in the country for three years on that visa. ILR grants the right to live, work, and study in the UK without any time restricti…

…claiming asylum.The wider tightening has already produced measurable changes.UK Home Office statistics show that 252,775 work-related visas, including dependants, were issued in the year ending March 2026. That was 17% lower than the previous year and 59% below the peak recorded in December 2023. Health and Care Worker…

…confirmed in the Immigration Rules Appendix High Potential Individual published by the Home Office, applies to each allocation year running from 1 November to 31 October.UK mentions the annual cap or special graduate visa. Photo Imagesqualifies for the HPI visaTo be eligible, applicants must have completed a course at…

…those who qualify automatically and those who must apply in advance was established.UK Home Office releases list of countries that can enter without visa. Photo Independent.>Under the arrangement, EEA and Swiss citizens do not need to apply for a visa at all. They are granted permission to enter the UK on arrival for u…

…and additional evidence which they believe is relevant. Ravec - which is part of the Home Office - is expected to meet again to discuss the findings following the review. by Linda Ikeji at 15/09/2026 7:22 AM | Share this Story

…years since her illegal annexation of Crimea.” According to the full speech on the UK Home Office website on Tuesday, she said Russian attacks had escalated, with at least 429 missiles launched into Ukraine in July alone, “more than double the month before.” “And Ukrainian civilians are paying the price,” the ambassado…

…training providers were handled. This was disclosed in a statement on Thursday on the UK Home Office website. Ofqual | UK Home Office website The regulator said the failures, which spanned more than four years, included allowing colleges and training providers accused of malpractice to investigate themselves, maintaini…

…an applicant's immigration route.According to the official guidance published by the UK Home Office, most foreign workers must reside in the UK for five years, obtain Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), and then wait a further 12 months before they can submit a citizenship application. The UK outlines a path to citizensh…

…are ongoing to assess the circumstances, and early engagement is taking place with the Home Office.” The Glasgow 2026 organisers also said they had been working with authorities as athletes and officials departed the city. Sophie Ashcroft, a spokesperson for Glasgow 2026, said the Games had brought about 3,000 athletes…

…are ongoing to assess the circumstances, and early engagement is taking place with the Home Office.' Speaking to the Press Association on Monday, Commonwealth Games chief executive Phil Batty said: 'We've welcomed nearly 3,000 athletes to the city from 74 nations. 'We want to deliver a safe and secure games, so we work…

…broken down through divorce or separation.The official guidance, published by the UK Home Office, makes clear that affected migrants must not wait for their current visa to expire before seeking a new immigration status. Applying as soon as the relationship ends is strongly advised.UK explains what migrants can do with…

…had identified no mental health condition. She added: 'I have no power to order the Home Office to do anything but in my judgement, your circumstances as a failed asylum seeker, who has been in this custody for the best part a year, the Home Office should be doing something rather than nothing to deal with your status…

…(ETA), those with an EU Settlement Scheme family permit, individuals holding a Home Office travel document such as refugees or stateless persons, and anyone already holding a Standard Visitor visa or a Marriage Visitor visa.Travellers who hold an ETA are also exempt from the requirement to apply for a Standard Visitor…

…a UK passport is the ultimate goal. However, receiving an approval letter from the UK Home Office does not automatically make one a citizen.The UK government explains the final step into becoming a British citizen. Photo Keir Starmer>The UK government, through its official portal, has outlined the mandatory final step…

…physical presence requirement in the UK before an application can be submitted to the Home OfficeApplicants can choose between a standard six-month decision timeline or pay extra for a faster decision through a priority serviceFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The UK government has laid out the full…

…work visas to Nigerians between 2021 and the first quarter of 2026, the latest official Home Office occupation visa data obtained by Sunday PUNCH shows. The dominant grants went to the Nigerian health and care workers, and it is the second-highest total of any nationality granted UK work visas in the world. According t…

The UK Home Office has warned young travellers not to jeopardise their futures by accepting offers of free holidays or luxury trips from criminal gangs seeking to recruit drug couriers. The warning released on July 17, 2026 on its website, issued by Border Force ahead of the peak summer holiday season, comes amid a sha…

…through the United Kingdom under updated immigration guidance issued by the UK Home Office.The revised guidance requires travellers to confirm they meet the UK's visa requirements before booking flights, as those without the appropriate documentation could face delays, travel disruption or be refused boarding by airlin…