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uk home office news

K’shetra student wins 26.2L in damages from UK Home Office over unlawful detention

The settlement was reached this month in the King’s Bench Division of the High Court of Justice in London. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on Jul 25, 2025 07:06 am IST

Al Qaeda tried to poison UK water supply: Ex minister shares shocking details

These revelations have come following the publication of comprehensive military plans to protect the UK amid threats from Russia and China.
Updated on Jun 04, 2025 09:41 am IST

UK visa fee hike for visitors, students to be effective from October 4

The Home Office indicated a 15 per cent increase in the cost of most work and visit visas, and an increase of at least 20 per cent in the cost of priority visas, study visas and certificates of sponsorship.(HT FILE)
Published on Sept 16, 2023 07:52 pm IST

UK PM Rishi Sunak joins raid on illegal migrants, 105 arrested

Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visits an immigration office in northwest London.
Published on Jun 17, 2023 05:14 pm IST

UK homebuilders get 6 weeks to pledge payment for cladding

UK homebuilders get 6 weeks to pledge payment for cladding.
Published on Jan 29, 2023 05:56 pm IST

Have concerns about open borders migration policy with India: UK home secretary

Home secretary Suella Braverman said the largest group of people who overstay in the UK are Indian migrants
Updated on Oct 06, 2022 03:10 pm IST

Indians to benefit as UK lifts cap on PhD-level work visas

Indians are among the largest group of professionals set to benefit from a new UK government plan to remove any limit on the number of PhD-level work visas to be granted.
Updated on Mar 14, 2019 07:56 pm IST

Pakistani-origin ISIS brides lose British citizenship: Report

Reema Iqbal and her sister, Zara, have five boys under the age of eight between them and are being held in a Syrian detention camp.
Published on Mar 11, 2019 10:33 am IST

146 Indians used sexual orientation as ground to seek asylum in UK; Pakistan tops list

Between 2015 and 2017, the total number of Indian citizens seeking asylum in the UK was 3,839.
Published on Dec 15, 2018 09:37 pm IST

Indian visitors in London targeted by thieves, burglars

A Union flag flies in the wind in front of the Big Ben clock face and the Elizabeth Tower at the Houses of Parliament in central London on November 3.
Updated on Nov 30, 2018 01:06 am IST

British MPs urge govt to allow nine-year-old Indian-origin chess champ to remain in UK indefinitely

Seen as Britain’s “greatest chess prospect in a generation”, Shreyas Royal has represented England in international tournaments and is currently competing in the British Chess Championship.
Updated on Aug 04, 2018 11:31 pm IST

UK defends denial of residency rights to Indian professionals, say they are guilty of misconduct

Following a long-drawn campaign by the Highly Skilled Migrants Group (pictured), the UK Home Office had opened a review into Tier 1 (General) visa cases involving teachers, doctors, lawyers and engineers from countries like India, Pakistan and Bangladesh being refused indefinite leave to remain (ILR) under a national security clause.
Updated on Jun 29, 2018 03:33 pm IST

No change in visa policy for students from India, says UK

In changes to its immigration policy tabled in Parliament on Friday, the UK Home Office announced a relaxation of the Tier 4 visa category for overseas students from around 25 countries.
Updated on Jun 20, 2018 11:49 pm IST

Indian professionals drag UK govt to court for denying them work permits

Pakistan-origin Sajid Javid is Britain's new home secretary.
Updated on May 02, 2018 03:00 pm IST