UK net migration falls sharply as student, work visa curbs deepen

United Kingdom net migration saw a significant drop in 2025. Figures fell to 171,000, a level not seen since before the ...

UK migration drops 48% to 171,000 as stricter worker visa rules kick in

Work visas and skilled worker permits fell sharply as tighter immigration rules pushed net migration to its lowest level in years ...
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UK Announces Significant Increase to Immigration Skills Charge and Reforms to Work Routes

The UK government has announced a significant increase to the Immigration Skills Charge as well as reforms to key work routes and progress in the UK’s transition to eVisas. Effective 16 December 2025, ...
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UK post-study work visa 2026: New updates for international students

For many Nigerian students studying in the United Kingdom, the Graduate Route visa has remained one of the most common options after completing their studies. The route allows international graduates ...
Morningstar

UK halts visa routes from four countries, including Afghan work visas

(Alliance News) - The government has placed an emergency brake on visas for nationals from four countries, as Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood accused them of exploiting the UK's generosity to claim ...
The Nation Newspaper

Japa: Foreign students likely using higher education to obtain work visas – UK

James Cleverly, the Home Secretary of the United Kingdom, has expressed concerns that foreign students might be utilizing university courses as a cost-effective route to secure work visas. In a ...