UK In effect
UK Lets Modern Slavery Victims on Skilled Worker Visas Work for Any Employer
From October 2026, Skilled Worker visa holders formally recognised as modern slavery victims can leave an abusive sponsor and work for any employer.
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UK Proposed
Immigration and Asylum Bill: Home Office Publishes Factsheets as Committee Stage Continues
The Home Office published factsheets on 8 October 2026 for the Immigration and Asylum Bill, which would change Article 8 family claims, asylum and appeals.
UK In effect
UK Resettlement Scheme Reopens to New Refugee Referrals
The Home Office reopened the UK Resettlement Scheme on 28 September 2026 and set dates for new community, student and work sponsorship routes for refugees.
UK In effect
UK Opens Student and Visitor Routes to Erasmus+ Participants From 8 October 2026
From 8 October 2026, Erasmus+ courses can be sponsored on the Student route and Erasmus+ visitors can train, job shadow or take traineeships of up to 30 days.
UK In effect
EU Settlement Scheme and BN(O) Settlement Rules Change Under HC 584
From 8 October 2026, EUSS joining family face a three-month deadline and BN(O) children can settle sooner; BRPs stop counting as EUSS ID on 9 December.
UK In effect
UK Statement of Changes HC 584: What Changes on 8 October, 29 October, 30 November and 9 December 2026
HC 584, laid on 3 September 2026, changes Erasmus+, visitor, Skilled Worker, EUSS, BN(O), religious worker and student maintenance rules in four stages.
UK Announced
UK Student Visa Maintenance Funds Rise From 30 November 2026
Student visa applicants must show £1,570 a month in London or £1,203 a month elsewhere from 30 November 2026, under Statement of Changes HC 584.
UK In effect
UK Visitors Can Now Attend Workshops, Skills Competitions and Rehearsals
From 8 October 2026, UK visitors can join workshops, debates, skills competitions and rehearsals, and training no longer has to be unavailable at home.
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