Immigration Rules changes: analysis and news pieces

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This subtopic includes a compilation of analysis pieces on selected major Statements of Changes in Immigration Rules since HC 1039, which was published on 14 March 2013. It also provides links to news reports on most remaining minor

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Home Office announces operational partnership with delivery giants to combat illegal working

The Home Office has announced a new operational partnership with Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats to help tackle illegal working in the UK’s delivery sector. The agreement is reported to support enforcement efforts by enabling delivery firms to receive information, including the locations of asylum hotels, to help identify misuse. It also introduces enhanced security measures—such as facial verification checks and fraud detection tools—to ensure only verified users can access the platforms. The initiative forms part of the government’s Plan for Change, which aims to disrupt organised immigration crime and reduce the exploitation of vulnerable migrants by smuggling gangs. Legislative support is provided through the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025, which requires all employers to verify the legal working status of individuals.

Immigration cases January—June 2025 review

Immigration analysis: Adam Pipe, barrister at No 8 Chambers, reviews the key cases from January 2025 to June 2025 for immigration advisers, and explains why they are of interest. The review covers case law on ‘global assessments’ in revocation of sponsor licences, employing family members in the Skilled Worker route, Skilled Workers and voluntary work, deprivation of citizenship, Article 8 ECHR, EEA and EU Settlement Scheme matters, and Upper Tribal reported decisions over the period.

Immigration weekly highlights—24 July 2025

Welcome to the 24 July 2025 highlights from the Immigration team, which provides links to key news stories from the last week, as well as a round-up of new and updated content in Immigration.

ICIBI inspection on Home Office age assessments

The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI) has published inspection results reviewing the efficiency and effectiveness of the Home Office’s use of age assessments, particularly the Irregular Migration Intake Unit and the National Age Assessment Board (NAAB). The inspection identified several improvements the Home Office can and should make to its assessment processes and practices when determining age, and to its approach to working with local authorities. ICIBI made eight recommendations to the Home Office in relation to all aspects and stages of age assessment. The Home Office has accepted all eight recommendations, several of which are said to already be incorporated into training, with some recommendations due for implementation by December 2025. A new digital platform for NAAB is also in development to improve accessibility and streamline referrals.

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