UK and Nigeria publish 2026 Migration, Justice and Home Affairs dialogue outcome
Home Secretary warns Eritrea of visa ban over returns co-operation
Government tables amendments to Immigration and Asylum Bill on Article 8 and late claimsMonday 12 October 2026
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Rules & Policy · Report
Home Office reports modern slavery decision backlog cleared, with 6,277 cases pending
The Home Office says 6,277 cases were awaiting a conclusive grounds decision on 30 September 2026, down 80% from a peak of 31,101 in 2023.
Friday 9 October 2026
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Skilled Worker visa holders recognised as modern slavery victims can leave their sponsor
Recognised modern slavery victims on Skilled Worker visas are no longer tied to a specific sponsor and can take any lawful work for the rest of their visa, the Home Office announced on 9…
Tuesday 6 October 2026
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Rules & Policy · Report
Contactless eGates begin rolling out at UK airports from 6 October 2026
Contactless eGates start rolling out at UK airports from 6 October 2026, beginning at East Midlands Airport for British citizens, with every eGate due to be upgraded by early 2027.
Tuesday 29 September 2026
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49 arrests in three-day Operation Comby action on Irish border routes
Immigration Enforcement reports 49 arrests between 22 and 24 September 2026 at UK ports, part of Operation Comby, which targets abuse of the Common Travel Area (CTA) by people travelling from Ireland.
Monday 28 September 2026
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Rules & Policy · Report
UK Resettlement Scheme reopens for new referrals
The Home Secretary has reopened the UK Resettlement Scheme to new referrals with immediate effect; first arrivals are expected before the end of the year, and around 1 in 4 referrals will be Afghan…
Thursday 10 September 2026
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UK and Belgium sign agreement on police intelligence sharing against smuggling gangs
The UK-Belgium Law Enforcement Cooperation Agreement, announced on 10 September 2026, lets police in both countries share intelligence autonomously, without prior judicial approval for certain exchanges. It targets migrant smuggling and wider organised crime.
Thursday 3 September 2026
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Rules & Policy · Change
Statement of Changes HC 584 amends the Immigration Rules from 8 October 2026
Statement of Changes HC 584, published on 3 September 2026, amends the Immigration Rules, with most changes taking effect on 8 October 2026 and others on 29 October, 30 November and 9 December 2026.
Friday 21 August 2026
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Rules & Policy · Report
France prevents 185 small boat events and over 4,300 crossing attempts to UK
French authorities report that French units funded by the UK under the UK-France deal prevented 185 small boat events between 27 April and 2 August 2026, according to figures published on 21 August 2026.
Thursday 20 August 2026
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Rules & Policy · Report
NCA officers on organised immigration crime rise to nearly 800, from 376 in early 2025
The Home Secretary announced on 20 August 2026 that nearly 800 National Crime Agency (NCA) officers are now in post on organised immigration crime, up from 376 at the start of 2025, funded within…
Friday 14 August 2026
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Rules & Policy · Report
Asylum appeals: 24-week target for some First-tier Tribunal cases
The First-tier Tribunal is expected to hear new asylum and immigration appeals from non-detained foreign national offenders and people receiving asylum support within 24 weeks, for cases received from 12 August 2026.