Some migrants coming to the UK will need to speak English to an A-level standard under tougher new rules set to be introduced ...

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Britain will enforce tougher English language rules from January 2026, requiring migrants and asylum seekers to achieve B2-level proficiency ...

New UK visa rules from Jan 2026 require B2 level English for skilled workers; changes also affect Graduate Route, student ...

The proposal – part of the government’s Plan for Change immigration white paper – raises the standard from the current B1 ...

Here, the PA news agency explains some of the most common terms used when reporting and discussing UK migration. – Migrant A ...

Migrants will need English to A-level standard to work in the UK from the beginning of next year, the home secretary has announced. Shabana Mahmood has revealed plans to raise the requirement from its ...

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says migrants must demonstrate A-Level standard English to work or study in the UK.

The UK is tightening immigration rules with new English language tests for skilled workers, effective January 8, 2026.

Higher language levels will be needed for certain visa routes under measures introduced to Parliament on Tuesday.