This blog explains what we understand so far about the new 24-week rule for some asylum appeals which was introduced in the Border Security Asylum and Immigration Act 2025.

This blog explains what we know so far about the proposed Independent Appeals Body the Government wants to replace the existing system for asylum appeals with.

A new Young Person’s Key Guide is on the way, building on the groundbreaking Young Asylum Guide. Created to help young people understand the asylum and immigration system. This blog explains why we are updating and refreshing the guide.

From 8 April 2026, fees will be  going up again for immigration and nationality applications made both inside and outside the UK. This blog explains what to do if you cannot afford to pay and how you may be able to apply for a fee waiver.

This blog explains the different types of government documents you may see in asylum and immigration changes, and what each one actually does. It looks at the difference between announcements, consultations, laws, rules, guidance and court action, so it is easier to understand what has really changed.

This blog explains the latest changes to the move-on period for people who are granted refugee status and now have 42 days to move from asylum support to mainstream benefits.

For many people still in the asylum system, the news this week has felt confusing and unsettling. The Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, has made several speeches and announcements which follow after months of different proposals, speeches and consultations. In this blog we focus on the changes that affect people in the asylum system, and what they mean in practice.