…of 2026, up from 4.5 per cent during the same period in 2025. The increase comes as the UK government tightens rules for universities sponsoring international students, with institutions now facing the risk of being barred from recruiting overseas students if more than five per cent of prospective international student…

The UK government set £31,300 (about ₦65.3 million) per year as the standard minimum salary for the Health and Care Worker visa in 2026Workers whose jobs appear on the immigration salary list face a different threshold, with the required amount dropping to £25,000 (about ₦52.2 million)Younger applicants, recent graduat…

The UK government confirmed which country qualifies for its Approved Destination Status Agreement visitor routeApplicants under the route must meet two specific conditions set out in official UK immigration rulesTravellers under the scheme are required to enter and move through the UK under a structured tourist group a…

The UK government has outlined how holders of a specified visa type can qualify for indefinite leave to remain after just three yearsApplicants must meet specific requirements including spending no more than 180 days outside the country annuallyThe application costs £3,226 per person, and successful applicants gain the…

The UK government has outlined eligibility rules for foreign nationals who wish to remain in the country after their partner passes awayApplicants must have held a family visa tied to their partner and must be physically present in the UK at the time of applicationThe application fee for indefinite leave to remain stan…

The UK government has announced a cap of 8,000 applications per year for its High Potential Individual visa, a route designed for recent graduates of top global universitiesThe visa is open to graduates who completed a bachelor's degree or higher at an institution listed on the Global Universities ListSuccessful applic…

…as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!The UK government's S2 Healthcare Visitor route, published by UK Visas and Immigration, sets out which nationals can enter the country without a visa for the purpose of receiving planned medical treatment.A clear divide between those who qual…

The UK government published a list of countries whose nationals are exempt from proving English proficiency when applying for a student visaThe exemption applies to citizens from 19 countries and territories, covering parts of the Caribbean, North America, Europe, and OceaniaNo African country made the UK's exemption l…

…as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!The UK government pays £86.45 per week to people who provide unpaid care for at least 35 hours a week to someone receiving certain qualifying benefits, according to official government guidance on the Carer's Allowance scheme.Carers do not ne…

…conditions for health and care worker visaMeanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that UK government published the eligibility conditions foreigners must meet to qualify for a Health and Care Worker visa in 2026.Applicants must secure a confirmed job offer and obtain a certificate of sponsorship before submitting their…

The UK government has outlined the key requirement that anyone looking to run a food business in the country must meet before tradingThe rule applies regardless of where the business operates, including from a home, a van, or a market stallThe government also detailed a full list of responsibilities that food business…

The UK government published a guide explaining what happens immediately after a person is charged with a crime in England and WalesThe official guidance outlines how police decide whether a charged individual is released on bail or kept in custody before their court hearingThe guide also covers separate rules that appl…

The UK government has outlined specific conditions under which citizenship test applicants will automatically forfeit their application feeForeigners who arrive late, fall ill, or refuse to have their photo taken are among those who will not be reimbursedThe rules cover five distinct situations that disqualify applican…

The UK government has outlined exactly what police officers are legally entitled to ask drivers for during a roadside stopDrivers who do not have the required documents on them are given a deadline to present them at a police stationThe government warning also covers when police can seize a vehicle or issue a fixed pen…

The UK government published its updated National Minimum Wage rates, revealing what apprentices are entitled to earn per hour in 2026Apprentices aged under 19, or those aged 19 and over in their first year, qualify for a specific lower rate separate from the general minimum wageWorkers aged 21 and over are entitled to…

The UK government has published the residency and eligibility requirements foreign workers must meet before applying for British citizenshipMost foreign workers face a minimum of 6 years in the UK before they can qualify, while spouses of British citizens follow a shorter pathApplicants must also pass a life in the UK…

…official job website for foreignersMeanwhile, Legit.ng recently reported that the UK government launched an official job website where foreigners can search and apply for available jobs. The report also explained that the platform helps applicants determine whether they need a visa before they can legally work in the U…

…Cooper added. Other African countries hit harder, breakdown by country According to the UK government, priority will be given to war-torn countries and those facing serious humanitarian crises. A breakdown shows Kenya will suffer the steepest cut at 92.5 per cent to £5 million, while Tanzania, Malawi and Mozambique wil…

The UK government has published guidance on who qualifies for indefinite leave to remain (ILR), covering nine distinct categories of applicantsWorkers, family members, Commonwealth citizens, and refugees are among those who may be eligible to settle permanently in BritainThe residency period required to qualify for ILR…

…the world. He is expected to attend the Annual Meetings in Bangkok in October. The UK government, on its website, said its leadership at the “World Bank would help drive international action on poverty, climate change and economic stability, as well as global challenges including food insecurity and energy price shocks…

…proof of funds at the point of application. The updated guidance, published by the UK government on its website, listed Botswana, Mauritius and Tunisia as the only African countries whose nationals will not be required to provide financial evidence upfront unless requested during the visa decision-making process. Other…

…they have received their new passports. According to guidance published on the official UK government website and seen by our correspondent on Sunday, most applicants using the standard passport service will receive their passports within three weeks. The government explained that the processing period begins only afte…

The UK government has published official guidance on how long it takes to process a British passport applicationApplicants using the standard service can expect a specific turnaround time, though certain circumstances may extend the waitThe government also outlines urgent options for those who need a passport quickly,…

The UK government has outlined what parents who give birth outside the country are required to do under local regulationsAsides the mandatory rule, parents who give birth abroad also have the option to register their child's birth with UK authoritiesRegistering a birth with UK authorities costs £150, with an additional…

The UK government has set out a clear rule requiring some foreign nationals to obtain a transit visa before passing through the country on their way elsewhereFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Two different types of transit visa exist depending on whether a traveller will pass through UK border contr…