Should UK-born children of Graduate route visa holders be allowed to apply as dependants?

Statement of Changes HC 259 to the UK Immigration Rules closes a gap so that from 3 August 2026 a child born in the UK during a parent's current Graduate permission can apply as a dependant and receive permission until the parent's leave expires. The change aligns the rules for UK-born children rather than widening the route to overseas dependants. Most other amendments in HC 259 consolidate existing provisions or correct drafting.