Illegal Working Raids Hit Record Levels — What It Means for Employers The Home Office announced in January 2026 that illegal working enforcement has reached the highest level in British history. The numbers are stark: over 17,400 raids since July 2024, more than 12,300 arrests, and £130 million in civil penalties issued to employers during
Will My Past Block My Application? How Part Suitability (Formerly Part 9) Decides Whether the Home Office Says No Last updated: March 2026 Every immigration application has two tests. The first is whether you qualify — the right visa, the right documents, the right salary, the right relationship. Most people focus on this. The second
Is My Child British? What Dual National Parents Actually Need to Know Last updated: March 2026 You’re a British citizen living abroad. You’ve got children. You’ve always assumed they’re British too. Why wouldn’t they be? Then the new ETA rules arrive, or you try to get a passport for your child, or you move back