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Renters’ Rights Bill Becomes Law: What Landlords Need to Know

The Renters’ Rights Bill 2025 marks one of the most significant reforms to the private rental sector in decades. With new regulations reshaping landlord–tenant relationships, understanding the legal implications is essential for landlords, agents, and property investors across England. This guide by AXIS Solicitors explores what the Bill means, its core changes, and how landlords can stay compliant while protecting their property interests.

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High Potential Individual Route Expanded and Capped: What It Means for Future Applicants

The UK’s immigration framework continues to evolve as the government seeks to balance its goals of attracting high-skilled talent and managing sustainable migration levels. The High Potential Individual (HPI) Route,…

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Raised English Language Requirement for Key Visa Routes

In 2025, the UK government announced new changes to its English Language Requirement, impacting several major immigration routes — including Skilled Worker, Student, and Family visas. These updates aim to strengthen integration and ensure that applicants possess the linguistic ability to contribute effectively to UK society. AXIS Solicitors breaks down the details, who’s affected, and how you can prepare.

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UK Extends Child Safeguarding to Overseas Immigration Cases

The UK has strengthened its commitment to protecting children by extending Child Safeguarding principles to overseas immigration cases. This marks a crucial shift in immigration and child protection law, reinforcing the importance of children’s welfare in global immigration decisions.

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Lost Your Documents? UKVI Now Accepts Digital Copies

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.

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