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22/07/2026

Tier 1 Investor Visa. Where things stand on Indefinite Leave to Remain in 2026

If you hold a Tier 1 (Investor) visa, do you know exactly where your leave stands right now? The route stopped accepting new applicants back in February 2022, and the window to extend this visa category has now closed too. That does not mean your path to settlement is over. It means the timeline is tighter than it once was, and the margin for error is smaller. The deadline to apply for an extension of a Tier 1 (Investor) visa was 17 February 2026. That date has now passed.

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29/06/2026

The Government Calls on People to Report Unregulated Immigration Advice

In a written parliamentary answer published on 8 June 2026, the Government called on people who received unregulated immigration advice to report it to the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA). Responding to a question from independent MP James McMurdock (South Basildon and East Thurrock), the Minister for Border Security and Asylum, Alex Norris, confirmed that not all who receive unregulated advice come forward to the Home Office or regulators. He encouraged anyone who received poor service from an IAA-registered adviser or advice from an unregulated person to complain to the IAA directly.

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27/04/2026

Still on Pre-Settled Status? Here's What the 2026 Changes Mean for You

The Home Office published an important policy update on 9 April 2026, setting out changes to how the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) will be managed going forward.

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20/02/2026

UK Immigration Changes in 2026: What Individuals and Employers Need to Know

In 2026, the UK immigration system underwent significant reforms. The government’s May 2025 white paper outlined measures to reduce net migration, tighten settlement rules, and enhance digital border controls. Many of these changes are now in effect or will be implemented this year.

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12/02/2026

UK ETA Enforcement from February 2026: What Travellers and Employers Must Know

The Home Office has confirmed that from 25 February 2026, the UK will fully enforce its Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme. From this date, visitors from around 85 visa exempt nationalities will be required to hold a valid ETA before travelling to the UK. Carriers including airlines, ferry operators and rail providers will refuse boarding where digital permission cannot be verified.

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04/02/2026

2026 Employment Law Changes: What Employers and HR Teams Need to Know

This year will bring a series of significant updates to UK employment law, with major developments already underway following the Employment Rights Act gaining Royal Assent at the end of 2025. Alongside the usual updates tied to the new tax year in April, a series of legislative changes are scheduled to take effect in February, April, and October 2026.

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24/11/2025

Understanding the UK’s Proposed Fast-Track Settlement Route for High Earners

The Home Office has outlined significant changes to the UK’s settlement system, including a new fast-track pathway for high earners. These proposals aim to balance the government’s wider immigration reduction plans with the need to retain skilled and economically valuable workers.

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02/07/2025

The DATA (USE AND ACCESS) ACT 2025

The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA) has officially become law in the UK, marking a significant shift in how personal and organisational data is used, accessed, and protected.

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08/01/2025

Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) Visa: Settlement Deadline Approaching

The Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visa was a sought-after route for international businesspeople aiming to establish a new business or take over an existing one in the UK. While the category closed to new applicants on 29 March 2019, those already on this route were allowed to extend their stay or apply for settlement.

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23/10/2024

Portugal: A new Tax Haven for Young People.

In an effort to attract young talent, the Portuguese government has introduced a groundbreaking tax exemption scheme as part of its 2025 budget proposal. This initiative is aimed to ease the financial burden on young workers and incentivizing them to stay in or move to Portugal.

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26/07/2024

Revolut Finally Receives UK Banking Licence After Three-Year Wait

One of the trickiest parts of filing a sponsor licence application for start-up businesses (those operating or trading in the UK for less than 18 months) is providing a UK business bank statement.

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21/06/2022

Queensbury is SME National Business Awards Finalist

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Queensbury have been successful in reaching the finals of the SME National Business Awards 2022 in the Best Enterprising Business Category!

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31/01/2022

Queensbury Launches in Beijing

As part of our goal to assist entrepreneurs across the world and to promote the United Kingdom as a place to establish and grow businesses, Queensbury is proud to announce the opening of our office in Beijing.

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23/09/2021

Official Endorsing Body for UK Grants

At Queensbury, we are committed to supporting entrepreneurs to achieve their business vision. Backed by the Department of International Trade, the Home office has approved us as an Endorsing body.

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30/06/2021

Calling all International Students and Graduates, a new graduate route opening on the 1st July 2021!

The new Graduate route will open on the 1st July 2021 which will enable international students who want to work in the UK following the successful completion of a course of study at UK bachelor’s degree-level or above.

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21/06/2021

Queensbury launches in Spain

At the beginning of May 2021, we entered into a collaboration to open an affiliate office in the Spanish southern capital of Andalusia, Seville, with the aim of offering on-the ground support in Europe for our clients.

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01/04/2020

No change to immigration and nationality fees

Home Office keeps Immigration and nationality fees unchanged for 2020/21.

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02/03/2020

Immigration and COVID-19

The Home Office has published guidance on GOV.UK on immigration provisions for individuals affected by travel restrictions associated with coronavirus (COVID-19).

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02/03/2020

A new dawn for Women Leaders

Queensbury are happy to support women Leaders with a new brand and logo.

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11/10/2019

Queensbury supporting Women Leaders Awards 2019

The Partners at Queensbury are proud to support the Milton Keynes Women Leaders awards 2019.

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04/10/2019

Proud to support SportsAid

The Partners were happy to support SportsAid by taking a table at the Milton Keynes Sporting lunch club on 4th October 2019.

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09/09/2019

A warm welcome to our new head of immigration

Queensbury are pleased to announce the arrival of Pavandeep Bassi as their new Head of Immigration.

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09/06/2019

Queensbury receives OISC approval

In September 2019, QCL achieved regulatory status with the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) in order to deliver just that. The OISC is a regulatory body which regulates immigration advise and is sponsored and approved by the Home Office.

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