new uk immigration policy

The UK government has announced its first phase of sweeping immigration reforms, set to take effect on July 22, 2025. These new rules, unveiled by Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, aim to tighten the skilled worker visa process, raise salary thresholds, and stop the care worker visa route. The move...

For many Nigerians and other Africans, the United Kingdom has long represented a land of opportunity, offering pathways to quality education, career advancement, and stability. But recent changes proposed in the UK’s Immigration White Paper have added uncertainty to that journey. The reforms aim...

The UK government will stop recruiting care workers from overseas in a sweeping new immigration policy aimed at reducing net migration and encouraging local workforce participation. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said hiring care workers from abroad will end under new UK migration rules. Visa...

The UK is planning fresh immigration reforms that could make it tougher for Nigerians to get visas, citing high rates of overstaying and asylum claims. UK Home Office lists Nigeria, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka in possible visa clampdown Cites a pattern of visa overstays turning into asylum requests...

The UK Home Office has unveiled new English language test requirements for visa applications, aiming to improve the accuracy of language proficiency assessments. Starting from December 2025, applicants will need to pass an updated Secure English Language Test (SELT) with higher standards. This...