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Date-stamped record of UK policy changes and svoi.uk content updates that affect migrants: visa thresholds, wage rates, benefit rules, regulatory changes, new guides. Reverse-chronological. Sources linked.
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svoi.uk launched its English-language mirror across 102 URLs covering Skilled Worker visa, immigration lawyers, taxes, seasonal farm work operators, and life-in-UK guides. Same factual content as the Russian site, B1 register.
UK government published its response to the Earned Settlement consultation on 13 May 2026. Status: under review, not enacted. No confirmed implementation date as of this entry.
gov.uk — Earned SettlementThe Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) replaced the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) as the statutory regulator for UK immigration advisers. Three levels of authorisation: Level 1 (basic casework), Level 2 (full advice), Level 3 (advocacy). Existing OISC registrations automatically transferred.
gov.uk — Immigration Advice AuthorityOverseas applications for the Health & Care Worker visa under SOC codes 6135/6136 (care assistants, home carers) closed on 22 July 2025. In-country switching remains available for those already in the UK on another visa. ILR pathway preserved for existing care workers.
gov.uk — Health and Care Worker visaEffective 6 April 2026: National Living Wage for ages 21+ increased from £12.21 to £12.71 (+6.7%). Affects all UK employment including Seasonal Worker, Skilled Worker, and student jobs.
gov.uk — National Minimum Wage ratesTax year 2026-27: Personal Allowance remains at £12,570 (fourth consecutive freeze). Basic rate 20% applies up to £50,270; higher rate 40% to £125,140; additional rate 45% above. Employee National Insurance rate 8%.
gov.uk — Income Tax ratesUniversal Credit Limited Capability for Work-Related Activity element: new claimants from April 2026 receive £217.26/month (protected rate £429.80 for existing claimants). Two-child benefit cap abolished. UC standard allowance increased by 6.2% inflation uplift.
gov.uk — Universal CreditGeneral salary threshold for new Skilled Worker visa applications increased to £41,700/year from April 2026. Reduced thresholds remain for new entrants, shortage occupations, and PhD-relevant roles. ILR qualifying period remains 5 years.
gov.uk — Skilled Worker visa