Visa bans: exclusion of foreign nationals for the “public good”
Recent examples of people barred from the UK under discretionary immigration powers include Kanye West, Hasan Piker and Valentina Gomez.
The financial (minimum income) requirement for partner visas
British people who want to sponsor a foreign spouse or partner for a visa must normally earn £29,000 a year. A major review of this policy was published in June 2025.
Cost of naturalisation as a British citizen, 1975-2025
Inflation-adjusted data for the cost of becoming a British citizen by naturalisation over the past 50 years.
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Debate on access to redress schemes
A general debate on access to redress schemes has been scheduled for Thursday 18 April in the Commons Chamber. The debate will be led by Mr William Wragg MP.
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E-petition debate relating to a public inquiry into the James Bulger murder case
There will be an e-petition debate relating to a public inquiry into the James Bulger murder case. The Petitions Committee has agreed to debate the petition on 25 March 2024. The debate will be held in Westminster Hall and will be opened by Sir George Howarth MP, on behalf of the Petitions Committee.
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Gambling advertising in sport
A debate on gambling advertising in sport will take place in Westminster Hall scheduled for Wednesday 13 March 2024, from 2:30pm. Ronnie Cowan MP will open the debate.
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LGBT+ History Month
A general debate on LGBT+ History Month is scheduled for Thursday 7 March 2024 in Westminster Hall. The debate will be led by Eliott Colburn MP and Dame Angela Eagle MP.
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E-petition debate on financial risk checks for gambling
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 26 February 2024 on e-petition 649894 and financial risk checks for gambling. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Petitions Committee, and the debate will be opened by Christina Rees MP.