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Follow on Google News | The Home Office Has Suspended Checks On UK Bank Accounts After Windrush ScandalIn the wake of the Windrush scandal, the Home Office has now announced there will be no checks on UK Bank accounts for the time being.
By: IAS The Home Office were planning to contact various banks (https://www.theguardian.com/ Who will this affect? For those who have legally obtained the right to live and work in the UK, whether through a Spouse Visa (https://iasservices.org.uk/ However, just as the process was underway, the Windrush scandal was at it's peak. Therefore, the Home Office have decided to withdraw their plans for the time being, after facing backlash and scrutiny. A spokesperson for the Home Office said "we have decided to temporarily reduce the scope of the checks…", detailing their review into the safeguarding of citizens who may not be here legally. What happens now? It is not yet known when the process will resume. The government are still feeling the aftermath of the Windrush Scandal (http://www.bbc.co.uk/ End
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