UK IMMIGRATION NEWS & UPDATES
UK Visas and Immigration – Activity on GOV.UK
- Guidance: Register of licensed sponsors: workersList of organisations licensed to sponsor workers on the Worker and Temporary Worker immigration routes.
- Guidance: Register of licensed sponsors: studentsList of institutions licensed to sponsor migrant students under the Student and Child Student routes.
- Guidance: Points-based system – evidential flexibility: caseworker guidanceImmigration staff guidance on using evidential flexibility when considering applications.
- Form: Notification of change of circumstances: form MCCForm to tell UK Visas and Immigration about changes since you arrived in the UK.
- Apply for a visa under the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship SchemeGuidance for Ukrainian nationals and their immediate family members who wish to come to the UK under the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme.
- Guidance: Offender management: caseworker guidanceImmigration staff guidance on dealing with immigration enforcement matters within the UK.
- Guidance: Windrush scheme: caseworker guidanceImmigration staff guidance on considering cases under the Windrush scheme.
- Indefinite leave to remain in the UK: your rights and statusInformation about what it means to have indefinite leave to remain (ILR) in the UK, also known as settlement.
- Guidance: Continuous residence: caseworker guidanceImmigration staff guidance on assessing and calculating the requirements under Appendix Continuous Residence.
- Prove your English language abilities with a secure English language test (SELT)For visa or citizenship applications, you may need to prove your knowledge of English by passing a secure English language test (SELT).
COURT AND TRIBUNAL JUDICIARY JUDGEMENTS
Judgments Archive – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
- R -v- Davis and othersNeutral Citation Number: [2026] EWCA Crim 743Case No: 202600364 B5202502766 A5202402517 A5202402523 A1202600365 B4202600360 B4 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL (CRIMINAL DIVISION)ON APPEAL FROM THE CROWN COURT AT PORTSMOUTHHis Honour Judge HetheringtonT20067152 ON APPEAL FROM THE CROWN COURT AT NOTTINGHAMMr Recorder MaindsT20070694 ON APPEAL FROM THE CROWN COURT AT NOTTINGHAMHis Honour Judge BennettT20087266, T20087241 & […]
- R -v- Nerijus KuneckisAt the Central Criminal Court 12 June 2026 Sentencing remarks of HHJ Lucraft KC Rex -v- Nerijus Kuneckis The post R -v- Nerijus Kuneckis appeared first on Courts and Tribunals Judiciary.
- Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate -v- Director of Public ProsecutionsClaim number: AC-2025-LON-003270 In the High Court of JusticeKing’s Bench DivisionAdministrative Court 12 June 2026 Before: The Hon. Mr Justice Chamberlain Between: The King on the application ofAndrew Emory Tate Tristan Tate -v- Director of Public Prosecutions and Chief Constable of Bedfordshire Police Order Of the Court’s own motion; In the light of (i) the […]
- R -v- Sarah NgabaAt Birmingham Crown Court 12 June 2026 Sentencing remarks of Mrs Justice Brunner Between: R -v- Sarah Ngaba The post R -v- Sarah Ngaba appeared first on Courts and Tribunals Judiciary.
- HMRC -v- Bolt Services UK LimitedNeutral Citation Number: [2026] EWCA Civ 720Case No: CA-2025-001526 In the Court of Appeal (Civil Division)on appeal from the Upper Tribunal (Tax and Chancery Chamber)Mr Justice Meade and Judge Ashley Greenbank[2025] UKUT 00100 (TCC) 12 June 2026 Before: Sir Colin Birss, Chancellor of the High Court Lord Justice Arnold Lady Justice Falk Between: The Commissioners […]
- Committal for contempt of court: Plymouth Community Homes -v- AbdulrahimCase number: M00PL323 In the County Court at Plymouth 7 April 2026 Before: District Judge James Between: Plymouth Community Homes(Applicant/Claimant) -v- Abdulrahim(Respondent/Defendant) Transcript of judgment The post Committal for contempt of court: Plymouth Community Homes -v- Abdulrahim appeared first on Courts and Tribunals Judiciary.
- Hossain and others -v- the Home OfficeNeutral Citation Number: [2026] EWHC 1413 (KB)Case Nos: QB-2020-003667; QB-2022-001062;QB-2020-004075 In the High Court of JusticeKing’s Bench Division 10 June 2026 Before: The Honourable Mrs Justice Heather Williams DBE Between: (2) Mosaraf Hossain (6) Naveed Khan (11) Ashiqur Rahman -v- The Home Office The post Hossain and others -v- the Home Office appeared first on […]
- Janet Fuschillo and others -v- Johnson & Johnson and othersNeutral Citation Number: [2026] EWHC 1403 (KB)Case No: KB-2026-000030KB-2026-000032 In the High Court of JusticeKing’s Bench Division 10 June 2026 Before: Mrs Justice Hill DBE Senior Master Cook Between: Janet Fuschillo and others -v- Johnson & Johnson Johnson & Johnson Management Limited Kenvue UK Limited The post Janet Fuschillo and others -v- Johnson & Johnson […]
- F, G and H (return home under supervision order)Neutral Citation Number: [2026] EWCA Civ 713Case No: CA-2026-000686 In the Court of Appeal (Civil Division)on appeal from the Family Court at West LondonHH Judge WillansZW25C50133 10 June 2026 Before: Lord Justice Peter Jackson Lord Justice Newey Lord Justice Baker F, G and H (return home under supervision order) The post F, G and H […]
- R -v- Clifton GeorgeAt Snaresbrook Crown Court 9 June 2026 Sentencing remarks of Mr Justice Constable Between: Rex -v- Clifton George The post R -v- Clifton George appeared first on Courts and Tribunals Judiciary.
COURT AND TRIBUNAL JUDICIARY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Appointments & Retirements Archive – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
- Appointment of Lord and Lady Justices of AppealFind out who the new appointees are and read their biographies The post Appointment of Lord and Lady Justices of Appeal appeared first on Courts and Tribunals Judiciary.
- Circuit Bench Retirement: ScarrattHis Honour Judge Richard John Scarratt retires as a Circuit Judge with effect from 11 June 2026. Background information His Honour Judge Scarratt was called to the Bar (Lincoln’s Inn) in 1979. He was appointed a Deputy District Judge of the Principal Registry of the Family Division in 2003, a Recorder in 2005 and a […]
- Circuit Bench Retirement: HaleHis Honour Judge Sean Hale retires as a Circuit Judge with effect from 10 June 2026. Background information His Honour Judge Hale was called to the Bar (Inner Temple) in 1988. He was appointed a Deputy District Judge in 2003, a District Judge in 2007 and was a Regional Costs Judge from 2017 to 2026. […]
- Salaried Costs Judge (Taxing Master) Appointment: Erwin-JonesThe King has appointed Sarah Erwin-Jones to be a Salaried Costs Judge (Taxing Master) on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable David Lammy MP, and the Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable the Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill. The Lady Chief Justice has deployed her to Senior Courts Costs […]
- Recorder AppointmentsThe King has appointed 23 Recorders on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, The Right Honourable David Lammy MP, and the Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable the Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill. The appointments will take effect on 8 June 2026. The Lady Chief Justice has deployed the Recorders as follows: […]
- Circuit Bench Retirement: FarquharHis Honour Judge Stuart Alastair Farquhar retires as a Circuit Judge with effect from 6 June 2026. Background information His Honour Judge Farquhar was called to the Bar (Inner Temple) in 1985. He was appointed a Deputy District Judge in 1999, a District Judge in 2005, a Recorder in 2009 and was a Family Course […]
- Appointment of a Salaried Employment Judge of the Employment Tribunals (England and Wales): TaftThe Lord Chancellor, The Right Honourable David Lammy MP, has appointed Louise Taft to be a Salaried Employment Judge of the Employment Tribunals (England and Wales). Louise Taft will be assigned to the London Central Region with effect from 14 September 2026. Background Information Louise Taft will be known as Employment Judge Taft. She was […]
- District Bench Retirement: GibsonDistrict Judge Judy Gibson retires with effect from 3 June 2026. Background information District Judge Gibson (60) was admitted as a Solicitor in 1993. She was appointed a Deputy District Judge in 2005 and a District Judge in 2013. She was a Regional Cost Judge from 2016 to 2026 and a Member of the Civil […]
- District Judge Appointment: MaltbyThe King has appointed Helen Maltby to be a District Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable David Lammy MP and the Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill. The Lady Chief Justice has deployed her to the North Eastern Circuit, based at […]
- District Judge Appointment: GambleThe King has appointed Helen Gamble to be a District Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable David Lammy MP and the Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill. The Lady Chief Justice has deployed her to the North Eastern Circuit, based at […]