News Update: English Language Requirement Rising to B2 – Landmark Earned Settlement Reforms
News Update: English Language Requirement Rising to B2 – Landmark Earned Settlement Reforms Hamlets Training Centre Update – 5 March 2026 Migrants applying to settle permanently in the UK will now need to speak English to a higher standard, under landmark reforms announced by the Home Office. Applicants are being given a full year’s notice to prepare, providing the best opportunity to integrate fully into British life. This change is the first major milestone in the government’s Earned Settlement reforms, which aim to reward those who contribute, integrate, and follow the rules. Since January, most work visa applicants have already been [...]