Legal News

Private landlords in the UK will now be required to check the immigration status of tenants. This is one of the provisions of the Immigration Bill which received Royal Assent on 14th May 2014. More

Prime Minister David Cameron has warned that unscrupulous employers who exploit workers will face tougher enforcement action and stronger penalties. More

The UK Government has banned taking driving tests in foreign languages. From now on, driving tests will only be taken in English and Welsh. More

The new UK visa, immigration and nationality application and service fees have come into effect. More

Immigration and Security Minister James Brokenshire has announced new changes to Immigration Rules meant to help UK businesses employ skilled international workers. More

The National Minimum Wage will rise to £6.50 per hour in October 2014, the government has confirmed. More

Immigration and Security Minister James Brokenshire has announced that from 7th April 2014, the passport fee for customers applying for a UK passport overseas will be reduced by £45 for adults and £28.50 for children. More

The UK Visas and Immigration has announced changes to some of its commercial partners for visa applications. More

Minister for Immigration James Brokenshire has announced a further renewal of concessions to the immigration rules for Syrian nationals lawfully in the UK. More

Most fees charged for visas, immigration and nationality applications and associated premium services will increase by 4 percent under new proposals announced by the government. If Parliament approves the changes the new fees will apply from 6th April 2014. Some fees for premium services overseas will apply from 31st March 2014. More

UK Visas & Immigration has announced that from 1st April 2014 new commercial partner contracts will come into effect. More

All applications for a UK visa made in 15 African countries must be paid online from 27th January 2014, UK Visas & Immigration has said. More