Immigration news and rule changes for United Kingdom.https://studyimmigration.com/https://studyimmigration.com/news/uk-modern-slavery-victims-skilled-worker-change-employer-october-2026/https://studyimmigration.com/news/uk-modern-slavery-victims-skilled-worker-change-employer-october-2026/From October 2026, Skilled Worker visa holders formally recognised as modern slavery victims can leave an abusive sponsor and work for any employer. Who it affects: Skilled Worker visa holders, including care workers, whom the Home Office has formally recognised as victims of modern slavery.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTUnited Kingdomwork-visasin-effecthttps://studyimmigration.com/news/uk-immigration-and-asylum-bill-factsheets-october-2026/https://studyimmigration.com/news/uk-immigration-and-asylum-bill-factsheets-october-2026/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. Who it affects: Asylum seekers, people relying on family or private life (Article 8) claims, and anyone who may appeal a Home Office refusal.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTUnited Kingdompolicy-updatesproposedhttps://studyimmigration.com/news/uk-resettlement-scheme-reopens-september-2026/https://studyimmigration.com/news/uk-resettlement-scheme-reopens-september-2026/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. Who it affects: Refugees overseas referred by UNHCR or IRAP, and UK charities, universities and employers that want to sponsor refugees.Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTUnited Kingdompolicy-updatesin-effecthttps://studyimmigration.com/news/uk-erasmus-plus-student-visitor-rules-october-2026/https://studyimmigration.com/news/uk-erasmus-plus-student-visitor-rules-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. Who it affects: Erasmus+ students, trainees, staff and youth workers coming to the UK, and the UK universities, schools and organisations that host them.Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTUnited Kingdomstudyin-effecthttps://studyimmigration.com/news/uk-euss-bno-settlement-changes-october-2026/https://studyimmigration.com/news/uk-euss-bno-settlement-changes-october-2026/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. Who it affects: EU, EEA and Swiss citizens' family members, pre-settled status holders, and Hong Kong BN(O) visa families with children.Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTUnited Kingdomsettlementin-effecthttps://studyimmigration.com/news/uk-statement-of-changes-hc-584-september-2026/https://studyimmigration.com/news/uk-statement-of-changes-hc-584-september-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. Who it affects: Students, visitors, Skilled Workers, EU Settlement Scheme applicants, BN(O) families, religious workers and anyone holding Start-up or legacy Tier 1 permission.Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTUnited Kingdompolicy-updatesin-effecthttps://studyimmigration.com/news/uk-student-visa-maintenance-funds-rise-november-2026/https://studyimmigration.com/news/uk-student-visa-maintenance-funds-rise-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. Who it affects: Anyone applying for a UK Student visa on or after 30 November 2026 who must show maintenance funds.Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTUnited Kingdomstudyannouncedhttps://studyimmigration.com/news/uk-visitor-permitted-activities-changes-october-2026/https://studyimmigration.com/news/uk-visitor-permitted-activities-changes-october-2026/From 8 October 2026, UK visitors can join workshops, debates, skills competitions and rehearsals, and training no longer has to be unavailable at home. Who it affects: Business, training and creative visitors to the UK, including people travelling on an ETA or a Standard Visitor visa.Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTUnited Kingdomvisitorin-effect