UK Home Office Faces Backlash and Chaos Over U-Turn on Family Visa Salary Threshold

The UK Home Office has reversed its decision to immediately raise the minimum salary requirement for British nationals bringing foreign family members to the UK, instead opting to raise it incrementally to £29,000 before eventually reaching £38,700. The sudden policy change without consultation has been criticized by opposition parties, with Labour accusing the government of chaos. While the revised threshold is still higher than the previous requirement of £18,600, it partially addresses concerns over the impact on families. The original change was expected to contribute to a reduction in annual migration numbers, but also faced legal challenges and public backlash. The lack of detail in the revised proposal has further fueled criticism.