A study indicated that only 42% of British citizens could pass the test without studying, highlighting its difficulty.

A 61-year-old woman in Britain has been arrested for allegedly using disguises and wigs to impersonate at least 14 individuals in order to take UK citizenship tests on their behalf.

During the arrest, investigators raided her home in Enfield, north London, discovering numerous false documents and a large collection of wigs.

The test has faced criticism for focusing on obscure historical facts rather than practical knowledge relevant to daily life in the UK.

The arrest was announced on January 27, 2025, following an investigation that revealed her activities spanned from June 2022 to August 2023.

Authorities acted on intelligence and found evidence of her doctoring identity documents and avoiding detection at test centers across the UK.

Inspector Phillip Parr noted that the woman orchestrated a premeditated plan to evade authorities, meticulously selecting disguises and test center locations.

The Home Office suspects her of fraudulently completing the Life in the UK tests, providing applicants with an unfair advantage.

The motive behind her actions is believed to be financial gain, as she allegedly connected with clients via Facebook.

The Home Office warned that such fraudulent activities could result in individuals being improperly granted the right to remain in the UK without proper vetting.

Introduced in 2005, the Life in the UK test consists of 24 multiple-choice questions and requires a pass mark of 75% to demonstrate sufficient understanding for integration.

The Life in the UK test has a high failure rate, with one in four applicants failing and a cost of £50 to re-take.