A-level English, voluntary work, delayed citizenship: it's Labour's Orwellian Two Minutes Hate for immigrants | Nesrine Malik
UK immigration rules are becoming more punitive, adding volunteer requirements, doubling settlement time, and imposing A-level English for certain skilled migrants.
Migrants will need A-level standard English to work in UK
From 8 January 2026, skilled worker, scale-up and HPI visa applicants must reach B2 (A-level) English in speaking, listening, reading and writing, tested in person.