MAC Report Shows Which Skilled Workers Are Most Likely to Settle in the UK
17 May 2026
A new MAC report finds 94% of nurses still hold valid UK immigration status five years after arrival, with health sector workers overall at 88.2%.
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17 May 2026
A new MAC report finds 94% of nurses still hold valid UK immigration status five years after arrival, with health sector workers overall at 88.2%.
16 May 2026
The Immigration and Asylum Bill would cut initial refugee leave from 5 years to 30 months, extend the path to settlement to 20 years, and end automatic family reunion.
16 May 2026
Home Office data shows Skilled Worker applications fell 44% and Health and Care applications fell 54% in the year to March 2026, following recent rule changes.
14 May 2026
From 8 July 2026, children aged 8 and 9 can use UK border eGates. They must be at least 120cm tall and hold an eligible biometric passport.
13 May 2026
No government response published to Parliament's earned settlement report by the 13 May 2026 deadline, adding more uncertainty about the timing of any changes.
13 May 2026
The King's Speech Immigration Bill is about asylum reform, not settlement. It does not affect BNO, Skilled Worker, Family, or other ILR routes.
12 May 2026
Since 25 February 2026, dual British nationals must use a British passport to enter the UK. Enforcement is strict and applies to children too.
12 May 2026
The King's Speech on 12 May 2026 confirmed the government plans new immigration legislation, but no details affecting settlement routes were announced today.
11 May 2026
The salary you need to earn for ILR depends on when your Certificate of Sponsorship was issued. Pre-April 2024 holders may qualify on lower thresholds.
10 May 2026
The Home Affairs Committee challenged key parts of the earned settlement plans in March 2026. The government must formally respond by 13 May.