Moving English tests for migrants online risks criminal abuse, providers warn
Moving visa tests online could open the door to fraudsters and criminal gangs, a letter to government warns.
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Notable Quotes
"The plans for remote English testing were 'incompatible' with the home secretary's objective of improving the security, quality and integrity of the exams."
— Shabana Mahmood , Politician
Locations
Tags
All Coverage
Moving visa tests online could open the door to fraudsters and criminal gangs, a letter to government warns.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
King warns malicious online actors are evolving tactics
The King spoke of "threats to our international order" in a letter marking the 10th anniversary of the National Cyber Security Centre.
October 10, 2026 at 03:56 PM'Add me to WhatsApp' scam calls to be investigated
The UK's data watchdog is investigating a spike in complaints about "robo calls" that appear to lead to a recruitment scam.
October 8, 2026 at 11:05 PMRoll-out begins for passport-free airport e-gates
The system uses facial technology to check travellers against immigration and passport information.
October 6, 2026 at 05:38 PMUS deportations to African countries unlawful and exploit suffering, rights group says
More than 500 migrants have been expelled from the US to African countries, HRW says, citing US data.
October 8, 2026 at 05:16 PMSouth African anti-migrant protests turn violent, government blames disinformation - Reuters
South African anti-migrant protests turn violent, government blames disinformation Reuters
October 8, 2026 at 07:01 PMThe skilled foreign tech workers' green card program under attack from Trump - Reuters
The skilled foreign tech workers' green card program under attack from Trump Reuters
October 8, 2026 at 08:19 PM