3 March 2026
Key takeaways from the Home Secretary’s Statement on Asylum Reforms: 30-months permission to stay for new claims and transitional arrangements for pending cases
28 January 2026
UK Immigration: Settled status and earned settlement could not be more different
The UK government’s new “earned settlement” proposals reveal a stark divide in how people can secure their right to live permanently in the UK. For EU, EEA nationals and Swiss nationals and their families who were living in the UK before Brexit, the EU Settlement Scheme increasingly seems a beacon of fairness. For everyone else, the future looks far less certain—and much harder.
22 January 2026
Understanding the Government’s consultation on earned settlement
The UK Government’s Earned Settlement consultation proposes a fundamental shift in how migrants achieve Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). Instead of a time-based system, settlement would be earned through measurable contributions and integration. For the tech sector—one of the UK’s fastest-growing industries—these changes could have far-reaching consequences.
10 December 2025
Can you dismiss a skilled worker who does not qualify for ILR (Indefinite Leave to Remain) when you thought they would?
As I mentioned previously, I am still trying to get my head around the issues that continue to arise from the recent announcement made by the Home Secretary in relation to the settlement provisions. For now, I want to unpack one part of the change.
8 December 2025
Extending right to work checks - what might be the implications?
The Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (which has just completed the parliamentary process by receiving Royal Assent on 2 December 2025) will introduce significant changes to right to work checks. The law hasn’t been implemented yet but employers need to be aware of the implications.
