Settlement in the UK: what you need to know about the new rules
The UK Government announced major reforms to the path to settlement for people with a UK visa on 2 November 2026.
The new
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Thorntons' Immigration team
Thorntons Immigration team provide expert legal guidance to individuals and businesses navigating the complexities of UK immigration law. Led by Jacqueline Moore, an accredited specialist with over 22 years of experience, the team offer tailored advice and representation across various visa categories, including work, family, partner and ancestry visas.
Immigration News and Insights
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Applying for your first British passport from overseas: Five top tips
Obtaining your first British passport is an exciting milestone. For many, particularly those who have recently become
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Long residence ILR: can compassionate absences protect your continuous residence?
The long residence route to settlement provides a path to indefinite leave to remain (ILR) for those who have lived in
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New right to work rules: what Scottish businesses need to know from 1 October 2026
Scottish businesses should review how they check a person’s right to work in the UK, as the Home Office Right to Work
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UK Visa Application Refused: How to Appeal a Home Office Decision
Receiving a refusal from the Home Office can be stressful, particularly when the deadlines for challenging the decision
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How Devolved Immigration Policy Could Help Scottish Businesses
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has promised a more devolved approach to policymaking. Immigration should form part of that
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British Citizenship Priority Service: Cost, Processing Time and What you Need to Know
The Home Office has introduced a new priority service for British citizenship applications, offering eligible applicants
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British Citizenship Through a UK-Born Parent or Grandparent: Five Key Insights
British nationality law: five key insights about citizenship by ancestry
British nationality law can be complex, but it
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From the World Cup to Dual Citizenship: How Global Sport Reflects Modern Immigration and Nationality Law
Will Scotland escape the group stages of the men’s World Cup for the first time? Even if we assume the worst, with the
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British Citizenship and Criminal Convictions in Scotland: What You Need to Know
Having a criminal conviction in Scotland can affect British citizenship applications. In this blog, we explain the good
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New visa fee reimbursement scheme for UK scale-up businesses
High-growth businesses operating in the priority sectors of clean energy, life science and digital technology can now
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Student sponsor licence compliance: new UKVI rules now in force
Universities and colleges who sponsor international students should take note of new student visa compliance rules which