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Philipson (ILR - not PBS: evidence) India [2012] UKUT 39 (IAC)

This case gives some hope to work permit holders who might otherwise be caught out by the Home Office's sudden introduction of a new requirement to be paid a certain salary in order to secure indefinite leave to remain.

Changes to English language tests

The UK Border Agency has made some amendments to the list of approved English language tests for applications made under Tiers 1, 2 and 4 of the points-based system and for spouse or partner...

Unaccompanied children no longer to suffer effects of `Gentleman’s Agreement’

A report issued by Maggie Atkinson, Children's Commissioner for England, has revealed that an agreement in existence between the UK and France regarding the treatment of unaccompanied children entering the country...

Major study into human trafficking

A lecturer at Glasgow Caledonian University is to undertake a study into the public’s attitude towards the problem of human trafficking – and how consumers’ spending habits contribute towards it.

Migration and unemployment

Recent research by the National Institute for Economic and Social Research (NIESR) into the impact of immigration on the UK labour market has revealed that increased immigration was not associated with increases in claims for Jobseekers Allowance.

International Migrants Day

UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, has published a message for International Migrants Day, which was observed on 18th December.

New approach to immigration

Prime Minister David Cameron has set out proposals to tighten the immigration system in Britain. The plans include asking the public to report those they suspect of being illegal immigrants.

Border controls to focus on respect for human rights

FRONTEX, the EU border control agency set up in 2004, is to appoint an inspector to ensure that EU border checks respect human rights, under changes to its mandate adopted by the European Parliament.