01 Jul 2008 Launch of Tier 1 of the Points-Based System
25 Jun 2008 Closure of HSMP & other work-based categories
07 May 2008 New Rules for Skilled Foreign Workers
03 Apr 2008 Launch of Britain's new unified Border Agency
01 Apr 2008 Tough new laws for those applying for visas
27 Mar 2008 Asylum system 'marred by inhumanity' and 'still denies sanctuary'
29 Feb 2008 New points system goes live