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Employer alert: Having good reasons to dismiss isn’t enough Many employers believe that if they have solid grounds to dismiss an employee—such as poor performance, misconduct, or redundancy—they can simply let that person go. Unfortunately, employment law doesn’t work that way. In the UK, a fair dismissal requires two things: a fair reason and a […]
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Strategic advice for UK employers hiring overseas workers The rules around settling permanently in the UK have changed significantly, and if your business recruits international talent, you need to understand what this means for your workforce planning. What’s changed? Until recently, most visa holders could apply for permanent settlement (called Indefinite Leave to Remain) after […]
As 2025 draws to a close, now is the time to ensure your business is ready for the significant employment law changes coming in 2026.
The High Potential Individual visa is designed for recent graduates from the world's top universities who want to work or look for work in the UK. Unlike the Skilled Worker visa, HPI visa holders don't need a job offer or sponsorship from a UK employer before they arrive.
As we approach the end of 2025, now is the perfect time to ensure your business is compliant and ready for the changes ahead in 2026.
The Government held talks with trade unions and business representatives to discuss unfair dismissal protections.
The Home Office has released a consultation paper proposing a major overhaul of the UK settlement system. Under the plans, the qualifying period for settlement across most visa routes would increase from the current 5 years to a 10-year baseline. Crucially, this change would apply not only to new applicants, but also to existing migrants […]
What Is “Self-Sponsorship”? There is no “Self-sponsorship” route. The term is used for when you set up a UK company that then sponsors you for a work visa. Essentially, you become both the employer (through your company) and the employee. While this might sound straightforward, it involves complex legal requirements that must be met precisely. […]
In July 2025, significant changes were made to the UK Immigration Rules concerning work visas, particularly affecting the list of eligible occupations and the salary requirement. Approximately 120 occupations are no longer eligible for new skilled worker applications. Additionally, the salary rates tables have been expanded to at least 11 tables, each applying to different […]
UK visas can be curtailed for a variety of reasons, including but not limited to: Use of deception in visa applications Criminal convictions Breach of visa conditions Sponsor losing their sponsor licence End of a relationship (for dependant visas) Curtailed Sponsored work visas For sponsored work visas, curtailment typically occurs when the sponsorship ends. This […]
