UK Home Office Fees Increasing from 8 April 2026
The Home Office has confirmed a wide range of fee increases across UK visa, settlement and nationality applications, which will take effect from 8 April 2026. The changes will affect most major immigration routes, including work, study, visit and settlement applications, with costs rising across both overseas and in-country applications. For many applicants, the increases […]
Fair Work Agency Advisory Board Appointed Ahead of April Launch
The government has confirmed the appointment of the inaugural Advisory Board for the new Fair Work Agency, ahead of its formal launch on 7 April 2026. The appointments mark a key step in the rollout of a centralised labour market enforcement body, bringing together multiple existing enforcement functions under a single structure. A new […]
CMA Orders New Vet Pricing and Consumer Protection Rules
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has concluded its market investigation into veterinary services for household pets, confirming a package of legally binding reforms aimed at improving transparency, strengthening competition and giving pet owners greater control over costs. The changes follow concerns that consumers often struggle to access clear information about veterinary services pricing, ownership […]