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: Kenya: country policy and information notesGuidance used by UK Visas and Immigration to make decisions in asylum and human rights applications.
- 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).
- Guidance: Immigration Rules archive: 9 December 2025 to 29 December 2025Immigration Rules archive for 9 December 2025 to 29 December 2025.
- Guidance: Immigration Rules archive: 30 December 2025 to 31 December 2025Immigration Rules archive for 30 December 2025 to 31 December 2025.
- Guidance: Immigration Rules archive: 1 January 2026 to 7 January 2026Immigration Rules archive for 1 January 2026 to 7 January 2026.
- Guidance: Immigration Rules archive: 14 October 2025 to 3 November 2025Immigration Rules archive for 14 October 2025 to 3 November 2025.
- Guidance: Immigration Rules archive: 4 November 2025 to 10 November 2025Immigration Rules archive for 4 November 2025 to 10 November 2025.
- Guidance: Immigration Rules archive: 11 November 2025 to 24 November 2025Immigration Rules archive for 11 November 2025 to 25 November 2025.
COURT AND TRIBUNAL JUDICIARY JUDGEMENTS
Judgments Archive – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
- R -v- William OsmondNeutral Citation Number: [2026] EWCA Crim 979Case No: 202304377 B1 In the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)on appeal from the Central Criminal CourtHer Honour Judge Rebecca Trowler KC202304377 B1 28 July 2026 Before: Lord Justice Males Mrs Justice Cutts His Honour Judge Andrew Lees Between: Rex -v- William Osmond The post R -v- William Osmond […]
- Wild Justice and Badger Trust -v- Natural EnglandNeutral Citation Number: [2026] EWHC 1932 (Admin)Case No: AC-2024-LON-002644 In the High Court of JusticeKing’s Bench DivisionAdministrative Courtsitting in London 28 July 2026 Before: Fordham J Between: The King on the application ofWild Justice Badger Trust -v- Natural England and Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs(Interested party) The post Wild Justice and […]
- Rex -v- Daniel DayCase Number: 01MP10624254 In the Crown Court at Southwark 27 July 2026 Sentencing remarks of His Honour Judge Baumgartner,The Hon Recorder of Westminster Between: Rex -v- Daniel Day The post Rex -v- Daniel Day appeared first on Courts and Tribunals Judiciary.
- Fuschillo and others -v- Johnson and Johnson and othersNeutral Citation Number: [2026] EWHC 1925 (KB)Case Nos: KB-2026-000030KB-2026-001931and KB-2026-000032 In the High Court of JusticeKing’s Bench Division 24 July 2026 Before: Mrs Justice Hill DBE Between: Janet Fuschillo and others -v- Johnson and Johnson Johnson and Johnson Management Limited Kenvue UK Limited The post Fuschillo and others -v- Johnson and Johnson and others appeared […]
- R -v- Tony Lee BartlettIn the Crown Court at Bristol 24 July 2026 Sentencing Remarks of Mr Justice Cavanagh Between: The King -v- Tony Lee Bartlett The post R -v- Tony Lee Bartlett appeared first on Courts and Tribunals Judiciary.
- In the matter of contempt proceedings against Rajiv Menon KCNeutral Citation Number: [2026] EWCA Crim 966Case No: 202602679/B3 In the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)on appeal from the crown court at WoolwichMrs Justice Cheema Grubb 24 July 2026 Before: Lord Justice Males Mrs Justice Cutts In the matter of contempt proceedings against Rajiv Menon KC The post In the matter of contempt proceedings against […]
- Hongchi Xiao -v- RexNeutral Citation Number: [2026] EWCA Crim 957Case No: 202403091 B5 In the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)on appeal from Winchester Crown CourtBright J 24 July 2026 Before: Lord Justice DingemansSenior President of Tribunals Mr Justice Murray HH Judge Andrew Lees Between: Hongchi Xiao -v- Rex The post Hongchi Xiao -v- Rex appeared first on Courts […]
- R -v- Ashley Lewis and Mutaro ManeAt the Central Criminal CourtOld BaileyLondon 23 July 2026 Sentencing remarks of His Honour Judge Martyn Levett DL. Between: R -v- Ashley Lewis Mutaro Mane The post R -v- Ashley Lewis and Mutaro Mane appeared first on Courts and Tribunals Judiciary.
- Re Patricia (MHA 1983 and s28 MCA 2005)Neutral Citation Number: [2026] EWCOP 29 (T3)Case No: 14028041 In the Court of Protectionin the matter of the Mental Capacity Act 2005in the matter of the Mental Health Act 1983 23 July 2026 Before: Mr Justice Peel Between: Patricia (by her Accredited Legal Representative) -v- Cygnet Healthcare Ltd Patricia’s father Patricia’s mother Patricia’s aunt The […]
- R -v- Nzita and othersCase number: URN: 01MP1160225 In the Crown Court at Woolwich 23 July 2026 Sentencing remarks of His Honour Judge Grout Between: The Crown -v- Tevin Nzita Anthony Dasousa Christopher Dasousa The post R -v- Nzita and others appeared first on Courts and Tribunals Judiciary.
COURT AND TRIBUNAL JUDICIARY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Appointments & Retirements Archive – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
- New Presiding Judges AppointedThe Lady Chief Justice, with the concurrence of the Lord Chancellor, has announced the appointment of four Presiding Judges. Ms Justice Norton has been appointed to the South Eastern Circuit where she will succeed Mr Justice Johnson. Mrs Justice Eady has been appointed to the North Eastern Circuit where she will succeed Mr Justice […]
- Senior Circuit Judge, Resident Judge Appointment: MorelandThe Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable the Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill has appointed Her Honour Judge Moreland to be a Senior Circuit Judge, Resident Judge based at Newcastle Crown Court, with effect from 27 July 2026. Background Information Penelope Jane Moreland will continue to be known as Her Honour Judge […]
- Circuit Bench Retirement: Lucas KCHis Honour Judge Noel Lucas KC retires as a Circuit Judge with effect from 18 July 2026. Background information His Honour Judge Lucas KC was called to the Bar (Middle Temple) in 1979 and took Silk in 2008. He was appointed a Recorder in 1999 and a Circuit Judge in 2014. He served as the […]
- Circuit Bench Retirement: CroninHer Honour Judge Tacey Marguerite Cronin retires as a Circuit Judge with effect from 18 July 2026. Background information Her Honour Judge Cronin was called to the Bar (Middle Temple) in 1982. She was appointed a Deputy District Judge in 2005, a District Judge in 2010 and a Circuit Judge in 2018. The post Circuit […]
- Circuit Bench Retirement: Coe KCHer Honour Judge Rosalind Coe KC retires as a Circuit Judge with effect from 18 July 2026. Background information Her Honour Judge Coe KC was called to the Bar (Middle Temple) in 1983, took Silk in 2008 and was elected a Bencher in 2013. She was appointed a Recorder in 2003, a Circuit Judge in […]
- Appointment of Resident Judge at Chester Crown CourtThe Lady Chief Justice is pleased to announce that, following an Expressions of Interest exercise, HHJ Ian Unsworth KC has been appointed as Resident Judge at Chester Crown Court for a period of four years commencing from 23 November 2026. The Lady Chief Justice wishes HHJ Ian Unsworth KC well in his new role The […]
- CHAMBER PRESIDENT OF THE UPPER TRIBUNAL LANDSFollowing his nomination by the Lady Chief Justice, The Senior President of Tribunals, Lord Justice Dingemans, has appointed Mr Justice Timothy Mould to serve as President of the Upper Tribunal, Lands Chamber. This appointment takes effect from 1 August 2026. Notes to editors Mr Justice Timothy Mould practised at the Bar for over 30 years, […]
- District Judge Appointment: Selby-LowndesThe King has appointed William Selby-Lowndes 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 him to the South Eastern Circuit, based at […]
- Appointment of a Salaried Employment Judge of the Employment Tribunals (England and Wales): PhilipThe Lord Chancellor, The Right Honourable David Lammy MP, has appointed Jibin Philip to be a Salaried Employment Judge of the Employment Tribunals (England and Wales). Jibin Philip will be assigned to the London South Region with effect from 10 September 2026. Background Information Jibin Philip will be known as Employment Judge Philip. She was […]
- District Judge Appointment: SamuelsThe King has appointed Rebecca Samuels 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 […]