A majority of people in the UK reject the rationale underpinning the government’s Nationality and Borders Bill which singles out those who make their own way to safety, a new poll by the Law Society says. Under the government’s Nationality and Borders Bill, refugees would be given only temporary protection, with very few rights (to
A study analysed searches for popular holiday destinations, along with terms like “holiday to”, “flights to” and “hotel in” to see which locations came out on top. The study by LuxuryHotel.com found that the Middle Eastern city of Dubai was the UK’s favourite, with 106,650 searches a month from prospective holiday-goers. The term “flights to
The Government has published details on those wishing to apply for indefinite leave to remain if you have a family member settled in the UK. You can apply as: a partner – with your family visa; a partner – as a dependant on your partner’s work visa; a parent – with your family visa; a
The UK must open the new Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme for Afghans at risk as a matter of urgency, the Law Society of England and Wales has said. Law Society president I. Stephanie Boyce said: “We have received scores of desperate messages from people who dedicated their lives to building Afghanistan’s justice system and upholding
What are your options if you want to apply for indefinite leave to remain in the UK if your relationship has broken down because of domestic violence or abuse? Here is the official advice from the Home Office. Domestic violence and abuse can be emotional, psychological, physical, sexual or financial. It includes threatening or controlling
Members of the Windrush generation have been paid over £30.6 million in compensation the Home Office says. The Windrush Compensation Scheme paid more than £1.5 million in the month of August – bringing the total amount paid and offered to more than £36 million. Home Secretary Priti Patel said: “I have been clear that I
The UK food and drink sector is calling for a ’12-month Covid-19 Recovery Visa’ to help alleviate the workforce shortages that are causing serious disruption across the whole of the supply chain. The report has been sent to government ministers highlighting the impact the pandemic and the UK’s post-Brexit immigration policy is having on the
Those eligible to make an application through the EU Settlement Scheme are being urged to apply. Statistics released (Thursday 12 August) shows a further 144,100 applications were concluded in July. By 31 July 2021, 6,073,600 applications were received to the hugely successful scheme, with 58,200 applications received in the last month. Preliminary nationality data shows
Those who apply late to the EU Settlement Scheme, and joining family members, will have rights protected while their application is determined, the government has announced. More than 6 million applications were made to the hugely successful EUSS before the 30 June 2021 deadline for those resident in the UK by the end of the
Police are urging anyone with any suspicions about modern slavery to come forward – after officers’ investigations led to the jailing of two men who exploited foreign car wash workers. Detectives say the convictions at Carlisle Crown Court show how these crimes can take place anywhere, with victims sometimes working in public-facing roles. Sitar Ali,