“Leave Outside the Rules” (LOTR) is a form of immigration permission granted in exceptional circumstances where applicants do not meet standard UK visa criteria. This detailed guide explains what LOTR means, when it applies, and how it is used to support humanitarian and compassionate cases under the Home Office’s discretion.
The UK’s medical evacuation programme for Gaza offers critical relief to civilians needing urgent care. This guide explains who qualifies, what documentation is required, and how AXIS Solicitors can assist applicants throughout the process.
The UK Home Office and UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) have rolled out a new digital-first policy that allows applicants who have lost their original documents to submit digital copies instead. This marks a significant step toward modernising the UK immigration process — offering greater flexibility, reducing administrative delays, and ensuring genuine applicants can still progress with their visa applications despite document loss or damage.
The UK government has announced an accelerated visa process for Gaza scholars and medical evacuees. This humanitarian measure aims to support academic exchange, medical relief, and international solidarity amid the Gaza crisis. AXIS Solicitors explores what this new policy means, who qualifies, and how applicants can benefit.
In 2025, the UK introduced a major immigration security reform: mandatory Two-Stage Security Checks for all foreign nationals entering the country. This step strengthens national security and refines visa screening to identify risks early in the process. Here’s what every applicant and traveller should know.
The UK rental market is undergoing one of its most significant legislative shifts in decades. The landlord eviction rules changes coming into effect in 2025 aim to create a more transparent, fair, and accountable housing system for both landlords and tenants. These updates — part of the Renters (Reform) Bill — are reshaping how landlords handle tenancy termination, how tenants are protected from unfair evictions, and what legal frameworks apply to dispute resolution.