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10 May 2026
Reform UK won more than 1,300 council seats in the May 2026 local elections. Political analysts expect the result to influence how quickly the government moves on immigration changes.
08 May 2026
UK-born children of visa holders can register as British once a parent gets ILR. The fee fell to £1,000 on 8 April 2026, while most other immigration fees rose.
05 May 2026
From 8 April 2026, adult children of BNO status holders born on or after 1 July 1979 can apply for the BNO visa independently. Around 26,000 people are newly eligible.
05 May 2026
The UK government confirmed that BNO visa holders do not need to meet the higher B2 English standard for settlement. The B1 requirement stays for the BNO route.
04 May 2026
ILPA published a briefing today saying the UK's proposed earned settlement plans are largely without precedent in the UK or any comparable country.
03 May 2026
From 26 March 2026, a child cannot settle in the UK if one parent is British or settled but the other parent still holds a temporary visa.
01 May 2026
From 26 March 2027, most ILR applicants must prove B2-level English, up from B1. Apply before that date and the current B1 standard still applies.
27 Apr 2026
UNISON held a national day of action on 24 April as new details emerge - most Skilled Workers face a 10-year ILR route, with care workers potentially waiting 15 years.
24 Apr 2026
Most UK immigration fees rose by around 6.5% on 8 April 2026. ILR is now £3,226 per applicant. BNO and Skilled Worker fees also up. Child citizenship registration is the one fee that fell.
23 Apr 2026
Since 8 April 2026, BNO and HKSAR passport holders can verify their identity using the ID Check app, avoiding an in-person biometrics appointment.