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ILR Update today: Care Workers get ILR in 5 years, Others Wait 10 years*
ILR update today: care workers already in the UK keep a 5-year route to settlement while most others wait 10 years. The latest ILR news from the Commons, explained.
Care workers could be treated like doctors under settlement rules due today
The Home Secretary announces her final indefinite leave to remain rules today. Care workers may be able to earn years off a 15-year wait.
ILR changes: Mahmood to confirm final rules next week, care workers likely to escape the longer wait
Shabana Mahmood is expected to confirm the final ILR rules next week. Most workers face 10 years, but care workers already in the UK are likely exempt from the proposed 15.
Breaking: UK to give sponsored workers up to six months to find a new job, and two-year graduate visa for “high-compliance universities”
Budget 2026 announced a six-month curtailment period for the highest skilled workers, a two-year graduate visa for some universities and lower sponsor salary thresholds. None is law yet.
86% of UK student visa refusals come from seven countries
Seven countries made up 86% of UK sponsored study visa refusals in the year to June 2026, Home Office data shows. Here is how each country compares.
No More Unchecked Gig Workers: Employers Now Risk £60,000 Fines and Up to 5 Years in Prison
From 1 October 2026, right to work checks extend beyond employees to people working under a worker's contract, individual sub-contractors and online matching services. Businesses that fail to carry out the correct checks face civil penalties of up to £60,000 per illegal worker.
Home Secretary Signals Possible Rethink on 15-Year Settlement Rule for Care Workers
Speaking at Labour conference in Liverpool on 28 September 2026, Shabana Mahmood said the government would "come to a position that balances fairness" on its indefinite leave to remain reforms, after Angela Rayner and Unison called for the 15-year rule for overseas care workers to be dropped. No decision has been made yet.
Man Charged Under New Law for Advertising Illegal Immigration Services Online
A 24-year-old man from the West Midlands has been charged with advertising illegal immigration services online. The National Crime Agency says it is the first charge under this new offence as part of one of its investigations.
TUC Calls on Government to Rethink Immigration Reforms for Migrant Workers
Unions are pushing the government to soften its proposed changes to settlement rules, which could see migrants in non-graduate jobs, including care workers, wait 15 years for indefinite leave to remain. No changes have been confirmed.
Congratulations to Anmol on Passing the SQE
Anmol has passed the Solicitors Qualifying Examination while continuing his work with our team.
Big Update: Modern Slavery Victims on Skilled Worker Visas Can Leave Abusive Employers and Work Elsewhere
On 3 September 2026 the Home Office laid a Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules which, according to the accompanying ministerial statement, will allow Skilled Worker visa holders who entered the UK legally and are recognised as victims of modern slavery to work in any occupation for the remaining validity of their visa. Here is what has been announced and what has not yet been published.
Global Talent Visa Expanded: More Than 100 UK Companies Can Now Back World-Class Researchers
From 6 August 2026, more than 100 research-intensive companies, including AstraZeneca, Jaguar Land Rover and Riverlane, can host and support researchers under the Global Talent visa through the UKRI endorsed funder pathway. Here is what the change means for researchers and for the businesses that want to bring them to the UK.