Britain is pressing ahead with a controversial trial of a scheme to make visitors from six countries pay a £3,000 bond. The proposal had caused an international storm as well as complaints from businesses. But the Government has decided to press ahead with the proposal in developments announced today.   The government said it would begin […]

Spouse Visa Minimum Income Threshold unjustified says High Court Recent changes to the Immigration Rules affecting British citizens who want their spouses to join them in this country from abroad were described as “onerous” and “unjustified” by a High Court judge on Friday 5th July 2013. The three cases challenged the requirements of the Immigration […]

Bodies of drowned asylum seekers to be left in water by authorities   Spokeswoman says attempts to recover bodies of up to 60 asylum seekers drowned off Christmas Island are not a priority The Australian Government today announced that the bodies of up to 60 asylum seekers who drowned off Christmas Island will be left […]

Changes to landlords checking immigration status of tenants   Ministers have today been forced to make changes to the plans announced by David Cameron in March 2013 to force landlords to check the immigration status of tenants. It is now widely recognised that the whole idea was unworkable, it was claimed today. The original policy, […]

New anti-migrant rules attacked Immigration rules are tearing thousands of families apart, according to parliament’s cross-party migration group today. Since 19 July 2012 any British citizen must prove they earn at least £18,600 before a partner from outside the EU can live with them. This rises to £22,400 if they have a child, and rises by […]