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.
Wednesday 12 August 2026
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Rules & Policy · Report
Thirteen more asylum hotels exited and handed back to local communities in England
Thirteen asylum hotels have closed to asylum seekers and been returned to their communities, the Home Office announced on 12 August 2026, leaving fewer than 160 hotels in use.
Thursday 6 August 2026
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Rules & Policy · Report
Bloomsbury Institute’s student sponsor licence revoked
The Home Office revoked the Bloomsbury Institute's licence to sponsor international students on 5 August 2026; it can no longer sponsor new Student Route students, and existing students are not affected immediately.
Wednesday 5 August 2026
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Rules & Policy · Report
Global Talent endorsed funder pathway opens to more than 100 research businesses
More than 100 UK research businesses can now support researchers coming to the UK on the Global Talent visa through the UKRI endorsed funder pathway, according to a government announcement published in early August…
Thursday 30 July 2026
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Rules & Policy · Report
National partnership agreement sets ten asylum health priorities for England, 2025 to 2028
The Home Office, UK Health Security Agency, Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England published a partnership agreement on 30 July 2026 covering health support for people seeking asylum in England.
Monday 13 July 2026
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Rules & Policy · Report
Immigration and Asylum Bill: second reading opens in the Commons
The Home Secretary opened the Commons second reading debate on the Immigration and Asylum Bill on 13 July 2026, setting out measures on appeals, protection status, Article 8, modern slavery and asylum support.
Thursday 9 July 2026
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Rules & Policy · Change
Statement of Changes HC 259 amends the Immigration Rules from 30 July and 3 August 2026
The Home Office published Statement of Changes HC 259 on 9 July 2026; its changes take effect on 30 July 2026 and 3 August 2026, depending on the paragraph.
Tuesday 30 June 2026
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Rules & Policy · Report
Home Secretary sets out refugee sponsorship plans and Article 8 and modern slavery reforms
The Home Secretary announced on 30 June 2026 that applications for organisations to sponsor refugees will open this autumn, alongside planned reforms to Article 8 of the ECHR and the modern slavery system.