Welcome to the 8 August 2024 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.

Welcome to the 8 February 2024 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.

Welcome to the 8 January 2026 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.

Welcome to the 8 May 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.

Welcome to the 8 October 2026 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.

Welcome to the 9 April 2026 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.

Welcome to the 9 February 2023 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.

Welcome to the 9 January 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.

Welcome to the 9 July 2026 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.

Welcome to the 9 May 2024 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.

Welcome to the 9 October 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.

Initial stages Assessing the age of an asylum seeker is a crucial component in determining the duties of the local authority (LA). The UKBA has guidance that states that if the applicant's age is in dispute, they should be treated as an adult if their physical appearance/demeanour strongly suggests they are significantly over 18 years of age. This creates a high bar to overcome, and must be given careful consideration as the differing outcomes and level of support are significant. For all other applicants, the benefit of doubt should be given alongside the assumption that they are children. If this is the case, they must then