Since which date have settlement applicants been required to both pass the Life in the UK test AND hold a separately approved English language qualification?

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Since October 2013. Since October 2013, demonstrating English language ability for settlement has required both passing the Life in the UK test at ESOL Entry Level 3 and holding a separately approved English language qualification.

Since which date have settlement applicants been required to both pass the Life in the UK test AND hold a separately approved English language qualification?

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