UK Home Office has retracted a draft policy that aimed to remove housing protections for asylum seekers. The plan proposed exempting landlords accommodating asylum seekers from adhering to houses in multiple occupation (HMO) regulations, which safeguard the rights of tenants. The proposed changes sought to allow landlords in England and Wales to house asylum seekers...

Naturalisation is a significant legal process that transforms the lives of many non-British adults, allowing them to become British citizens. As seen in the year ending September 2023, with approximately 182,000 individuals embracing British citizenship, the process symbolises the UK’s rich multicultural ethos. Typically, applicants must have five years of lawful residence in the UK....

The Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) is a key component of the UK visa application process, often raising questions among applicants about its purpose, cost, and payment methods. Commonly referred to as the NHS surcharge, the IHS is an additional fee on top of the standard Home Office immigration fees, earmarked specifically for the National Health...

In a significant legal victory, the Court of Appeal has upheld the decision in favour of Mr Okafor, the family member of an EEA national, against the Home Office’s appeal to exclude him from the UK on “public policy grounds.” The case, Secretary of State for the Home Department v Okafor [2024] EWCA Civ 23,...

In a recent High Court ruling, a major decision was made regarding the revocation of a care home operator’s sponsor licence. The case of Supporting Care Ltd vs. Secretary of State for the Home Department [2024] EWHC 68 (Admin) serves as a critical legal precedent for UK businesses employing sponsored workers, particularly in the care...