UK Student visa funds rise from 30 November under HC 584
From 30 November 2026, UK Student visa applicants must show higher living-cost funds: £1,570 a month in London and £1,203 elsewhere, up from £1,529 and £1,171.
Visa & Immigration25 Oct 2026
Visa & Immigration
UK 10-year ILR rule is still not law, October checks confirm
As of 16 October 2026, the move from five to ten years for settlement was still a proposal, with no draft Immigration Rules laying it down.
Visa & Immigration25 Oct 2026
UK visa rule changes: the HC 584 staged dates still to come, explained
After the 8 October changes, HC 584 still brings dates on 29 October, 30 November and 9 December. Check the official GOV.UK page before acting.
Visa & Immigration25 Oct 2026
UK visitor visas: past conduct can now count against applicants under HC 584
From 8 October 2026, past conduct can weigh against overseas UK visa applicants under HC 584, including visitor visas.
Visa & Immigration25 Oct 2026
Skilled Worker victims of modern slavery no longer tied to sponsor
From 8 October 2026, recognised modern slavery victims on Skilled Worker visas are no longer tied to their sponsor.
Visa & Immigration25 Oct 2026
UK tightens settlement rules for Hong Kong BN(O) visa holders under HC 584
Under HC 584, most Hong Kong BN(O) visa holders need five years' residence to settle, with an under-18 exception.
Visa & Immigration25 Oct 2026
HC 584 explained: EUSS, domestic abuse and visitor changes
HC 584 changes EUSS settlement, expands the domestic abuse route and adds new visitor and Erasmus+ activities.
Visa & Immigration25 Oct 2026
UK shelves planned £5m investor visa programme ahead of budget
Britain has shelved a planned £5m investor visa programme ahead of the October budget, leaving no dedicated investment residency route.
Visa & Immigration25 Oct 2026
US refreshes travel advisories for 13 Middle East countries as Houthi threat spreads
The US refreshed travel advisories for 13 Middle East countries on 23 October, warning Houthi attacks could spread; no country's advisory level changed.
Visa & Immigration25 Oct 2026