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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Faster UK Visas for Gaza Scholars and Medical Evacuees

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.

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Two-Stage Security Checks Now Mandatory for UK Entry

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.

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Landlord Eviction Rules Changes 2025: Stay Up-to-Date

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.

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