http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7146527.stm

the gov sneaked this one in, cut from 6 to 3 months and a deposit of at least £1000 from the sponsor.

and ' the tightening of procedures for people bringing spouses into the country. ' i've no idea what this is about, maybe they are going to start checking the information on your visa app and go by the rules without using any discretion?? like not allowing 3rd part support and if you've over stayed in the past??