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Personal Immigration Update: October 2025 Immigration Rule Changes
By Isabella Reynard - Immigration Barrister

On 14 October 2025, the Home Office published a Statement of Changes to the UK Immigration Rules, introducing a number of important amendments across several immigration categories. A written ministerial statement was also laid before Parliament.

On 14 October 2025, the Home Office published a Statement of Changes to the UK Immigration Rules, introducing a number of important amendments across several immigration categories. A written ministerial statement was also laid before Parliament.

Introduction of Part Suitability to the Immigration Rules
By Jasmine Theilgaard - Immigration Barrister

On 14 October 2025, the Home Office published a wide-ranging Statement of Changes which, among other changes, deletes Part 9 (Grounds for Refusal) and inserts a new Part Suitability into the Immigration Rules.

On 14 October 2025, the Home Office published a wide-ranging Statement of Changes which, among other changes, deletes Part 9 (Grounds for Refusal) and inserts a new Part Suitability into the Immigration Rules.

Closed UK Visas Routes and Alternative Immigration Options
By Nicki Behnamfar - Legal Associate

In This Article 1. Closure of the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) Visa 2. Alternatives to the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) Visa: Innovator Founder and Self-Sponsorship Options 3. Closure of the Tier 1 (Investor) Visa 4. Alternatives...

to the Tier 1 (Investor) Visa: Innovator Founder and Global Talent Routes 5. Closure of the UK Start-up Visa: Limited Uptake and Settlement Barriers 6. Closure of the Innovator Visa: Low Uptake and...

Annual Migration Plan: A New Strategy for UK Immigration?
By Rosanna Atkinson - Legal Associate

In This Article 1. Should the UK Introduce an Annual Migration Plan? 2. The Problem with UK Immigration Policy: Fragmentation and Short-Termism 3. Annual Migration Plan: A Strategic Solution for UK Immigration Reform 4....

Key Components of an Annual Migration Plan for UK Immigration Strategy 5. Governance and Implementation of a UK-Wide Migration Planning System 6. Public Communication and Parliamentary Engagement 7....

UK to Tighten Immigration Rules: Highlights from the 2025 White Paper
By Paul Richmond - Managing Partner

The UK Government’s May 2025 White Paper, Restoring Control over the Immigration System, proposes the most significant changes to legal migration in over a decade, aiming to reduce migration and tighten visa eligibility.

The UK Government’s May 2025 White Paper, Restoring Control over the Immigration System, proposes the most significant changes to legal migration in over a decade, aiming to reduce migration and tighten visa eligibility.

UK Immigration Rules: A Comprehensive Guide 2025 
By Richmond Chambers -

In this Article 1. Introduction to the UK Immigration Rules 2. What are the UK Immigration Rules? 3. The Legal Basis for the Immigration Rules 4. The Role of Home Office Guidance 5. Influence of Home Office Guidance 6....

Conclusion: Navigating the Complexity of the Immigration Rules 7. Contact Our Immigration Barristers 8. Frequently Asked Questions 9. Glossary 10. Additional Resources 1. Introduction to the UK...

The New Border Security, Asylum, and Immigration Bill Explained
By Isabella Reynard - Immigration Barrister

In this Article Introduction What Will Be the Purpose of the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill? What Has Prompted the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill? What Can We Expect from...

the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill? What Other Bills Announced in the King’s Speech May Be Relevant to Immigration Law? What are the Labour Party’s Other Plans for Immigration? Contact our...

How is “Discretion” Exercised in UK Immigration Law?
By Thomas Hill - Immigration Barrister

Discretion is a word that crops up frequently in immigration law: applicants and practitioners will note its appearance in everything from Home Office decision-letters and policy documents to judgments of the...

Tribunals and the Senior Courts. Generally, it is used in its ordinary sense to mean the freedom to make a choice in a particular situation. In many circumstances, Home Office decision-makers will have a...

The Process of Making Changes to the Immigration Rules
By Eve Loveman - Legal Associate

As many readers will be aware, on 04 December 2023, the Home Secretary James Cleverly announced that the financial threshold for family visas would change to £38,700. Then on 21 December 2023, following much criticism...

of a policy that will mean only 40% of people will be able to afford to have family members join them in the UK, the Government altered its plans, announcing that the threshold would first be raised...

NHS Access: A Migrant's Guide to Healthcare in England
By Rosanna Atkinson - Legal Associate

Embarking on a journey to a new country involves a multitude of considerations, one of the most crucial being access to healthcare. For migrants arriving in England, navigating the intricacies of the National...

Health Service (NHS) is essential for ensuring their well-being and that of their families. However, understanding the nuances of NHS access can often be a daunting task, with various visa categories and...

Timeline of Recent and Forthcoming UK Immigration Rule Changes in 2024
By Paul Richmond - Managing Partner

As we step into the second month of 2024, the United Kingdom’s immigration landscape has already undergone significant transformations this year, fuelled by the government’s overarching goal of...

reducing net migration. These immigration changes not only reflect the priorities of the present government, but also hold profound implications for individuals, businesses, and families. In this post, we present...

Even More Changes to the UK’s Immigration Rules!
By Paul Richmond - Managing Partner

Hot off the back of the Home Secretary’s announcement regarding changes to the Skilled Worker minimum salary threshold, modifications to the Shortage Occupation List, adjustments to dependant visas, and...

a review of the Graduate visa route, in its latest Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules (HC246), published on 7 December 2023, the Home Office has announced various changes to a number of UK...
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