Working From Home Policy: HR Guidelines
With more employees than ever working from home, employers must ensure they have a working from home policy in place that is clear on standards and expectations for remote workers, while ensuring legal compliance and protecting their interests. Homeworking is where a member of staff is permitted to carry out their daily contractual duties from […]
UK Certificate of Sponsorship Guide 2025
The Certificate of Sponsorship rules are complex, exposing employers to compliance risks. We help sponsors hire sponsored workers correctly to avoid Home Office penalties. A Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) is a digital record that allows foreign nationals to work in the UK under a specific visa category. Before an employer can sponsor a migrant worker, […]
Increase in UK Visa Fees from 9 April 2025
From today, 9 April 2025, the UK Home Office has increased most immigration and nationality fees, affecting visa applicants, employers and sponsors. Key changes include a 120% rise in the Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) fee for Skilled Workers and Temporary Workers, and a 60% increase to Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) costs. Most other application categories […]
Unmarried Partner Visa UK: Essential Guide 2025
If you’re the long-term partner of a British citizen or someone with UK-settled status, you may be eligible to join them in the UK by applying for an unmarried partner visa. An unmarried partner is open to individuals who have been in a relationship akin to a marriage or civil partnership with a British citizen […]
British Citizenship for EU Nationals
British citizenship allows EU nationals to live, work and travel without immigration restrictions, offering full rights and protections under UK law. Those who secure citizenship can apply for a British passport, vote in general elections and access all public services without limitations. Becoming a British citizen is a major life decision, and EU nationals should […]
Path from Innovator Visa to ILR: Requirements & Guide
If you are currently running your own business in the UK under the Innovator route, you may be thinking about making Britain your permanent home. To do this, you would need to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). You should apply during the last month of your current permission to be in the UK. […]
Self Certification Form: Employers’ Guide
In this guide for managers, we explain the rules on when employees can self-certify for sickness absence, the role of self-certification forms and share best practice advice on managing sickness absence at work. Self certification Under the self certification rules, employees can be absent from work due to illness for up to seven […]
Form AN British Naturalisation Form
Form AN is used by most non-UK nationals applying to naturalise in the UK as a British citizen. It is important that you ensure you satisfy the eligibility requirements for naturalisation before starting the application process, and that you take care when completing the form. Failure to complete Form AN correctly may result in a […]
Sponsorship Visa UK Guide for Employers 2025
The UK Sponsorship Visa system gives employers the ability to hire from overseas, but it comes with strict Home Office requirements, compliance obligations and the risk of penalties for breaches. A Sponsorship Visa allows foreign nationals to work in the UK for an employer with a valid sponsorship licence. The primary purpose of this visa is […]