Spouse Visa to ILR: Requirements & Process
With indefinite leave to remain (ILR), you can live with your British spouse or partner in the UK on a permanent basis. As soon as you attain ILR status as a spouse, you can become eligible to naturalise as a British citizen – a significant step in securing your family’s future in Britain. In this guide for […]
Biometric Residence Permit BRP Guide 2025
Biometric residence permits (BRP) used to be the main form of proof of UK immigration status. They are physical cards issued by the UK Home Office to individuals granted permission to stay in the UK for longer than six months. Under the new eVisa system, however, BRPs have been phased out and are no longer […]
Appendix English Language: Visa Requirements
When applying for a visa to come to or stay in the UK, applicants will often need to meet an English language requirement as set out under Appendix English Language of the UK’s Immigration Rules. Appendix English Language sets out how applicants for certain visas must demonstrate their English language proficiency. It applies to various […]
Staff Rights When a Company Goes Into Administration
If your company goes into administration you will need to know about the rights of your employees and your liability for any outstanding monies owed to them on termination or transfer of their employment. It is also important that your employees know exactly where they stand with regard to their pay, pension and workplace rights, […]
Spouse Visa Application Guide 2025
The UK spouse visa remains a challenging immigration route into the UK. In an effort to deter sham marriages and prevent non-genuine spouses from being able to come to the UK, the visa and evidentiary requirements for applicants are strict, which can be problematic even for genuine couples. The Home Office’s decision to grant a […]
Termination of Employment Due To Custodial Sentence
What does it mean for an employer if one of their employees is convicted of a crime and sent to prison? Terminating employment due to a criminal conviction can present significant challenges for UK employers. It involves balancing the need to protect the business, its reputation, and other employees, while adhering to employment law and […]
Termination of Employment: Guide for Employers
Termination of employment is the process of ending an employee’s contract with an organisation. Employment can come to an end for one of many different reasons. An employee may leave a job through choice by resigning, or they may be retiring, a fixed term contract may be ending or the employer may decide to dismiss the […]
How to Reduce Absenteeism at Work
Absenteeism refers to an employee’s habitual absence from work, often without valid reason or prior approval. It can significantly impact workplace productivity, morale and operational costs. Employee absenteeism costs UK employers billions of pounds each year in lost working days, temporary replacement staff and sick pay. For UK employers, addressing absenteeism is an important aspect […]
Free Movement in the UK: Key Insights
Free movement refers to the ability of individuals to travel, live and work across borders without significant restrictions. In the United Kingdom, free movement has historically been associated with the rights granted to citizens of European Union (EU) member states, allowing them to move freely within the EU. However, following Brexit, the UK has undergone […]