Higher standard of English now required to settle in the UK

Higher standard of English now required to settle in the UK

Migrants face tougher English rules as top providers snub new remote testing plans. Migrants will need to speak English to a higher standard if they wish to stay permanently in the UK, under government reforms introduced on 5 March. Marking the first delivery moment of the “Earned Settlement” programme, these changes are scheduled to come into effect in March 2027. While applicants for most work visas have been required to meet an A-level standa…