While many EUSS holders now qualify for automatic conversion to settled status, certain groups must still apply manually. Additionally, new Home Office enforcement measures starting in April 2026 target those with broken continuous residence based on potentially inaccurate travel data.
Following new UK government rules, dual British citizens without a British passport must obtain a Certificate of Entitlement (CofE) by 25 February 2026 to enter the UK. Latitude Law explains the transition to digital-only certificates, the costs involved, and the application process for those with a right of abode who cannot or choose not to hold a British passport.
As the UK roll out the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme, understanding your Right of Abode UK is essential for dual citizens. Relying on a non-UK passport without a Certificate of Entitlement could lead to travel disruptions or boarding denials. This Latitude Law guide explains how to secure the correct evidence to prove your exemption from ETA requirements, ensuring your status is recognised at the border.
Understanding the boundaries of "permitted activities" under a UK Standard Visitor visa is crucial for those planning to visit for work-related purposes. This guide by Latitude Law clarifies what constitutes prohibited work versus acceptable business activities, such as attending meetings or negotiating contracts.
The UK government has increased the English language threshold for several work visa routes, effective from 8 January 2026. This change impacts Skilled Worker, Scale-up, and High Potential Individual applicants, raising the requirement from B1 to B2 CEFR level.
The government’s consultation on settlement proposals signals some of the most significant immigration rule changes in years. From extended qualifying periods to new income and English language requirements, the concept of “earned settlement” could dramatically reshape routes to Indefinite Leave to Remain. These proposals may apply to those already in the UK on visas, with transitional arrangements still unclear—making early awareness essential for both employers and migrants. Our latest blog by Gary McIndoe breaks down 10 key questions and the answers you need to know, including which visa types are affected, what factors could shorten or lengthen settlement paths, and why these changes matter for businesses and individuals alike.
In November 2025, the UK government unveiled its White Paper, “Restoring Control Over the Immigration System”, outlining significant reforms aimed at reducing net migration to what it calls “sustainable levels.” Following record highs of 906,000 in the year to June 2023, numbers fell sharply to 431,000 in 2024—a 52% drop. The Home Office projects that the new measures will cut migration by a further 100,000, bringing figures closer to mid-2010s levels (excluding pandemic years). Among these changes are new pathways to settlement for foreign nationals, which could reshape long-term immigration strategies. Read our opinion piece.
This factsheet highlights key UK immigration changes taking effect from 2025, including higher skill and salary thresholds for Skilled Worker visas, updates to GBM routes, increases to the Immigration Skills Charge, the shorter Graduate visa period, and expanded eligibility for the High Potential Individual route. Prepared by Latitude Law, it summarises the policy shifts impacting employers, students and migrants.
