◆April 2026 — Skilled Worker minimum salary rises to £41,700◆May 2025 White Paper — English language requirement B2 for new applicants◆Graduate Visa reduced to 18 months (3 years for PhD)◆Care Worker route (SOC 6135/6136) closed to new overseas recruits from 22 July 2025◆All visas issued as eVisas from 2026 — no more physical BRP cards◆ETA scheme rollout complete — £16 Electronic Travel Authorisation for visa-exempt nationals◆April 2026 — Skilled Worker minimum salary rises to £41,700◆May 2025 White Paper — English language requirement B2 for new applicants◆Graduate Visa reduced to 18 months (3 years for PhD)◆Care Worker route (SOC 6135/6136) closed to new overseas recruits from 22 July 2025◆All visas issued as eVisas from 2026 — no more physical BRP cards◆ETA scheme rollout complete — £16 Electronic Travel Authorisation for visa-exempt nationals