Expats Renounce British Citizenship Due to Stricter Border Checks
Why expats are renouncing British Citizenship Recent changes to the UK’s pre-departure travel checks have unsettled some dual British nationals living overseas. Reports of boarding delays and warnings at check-in have prompted questions about how British citizenship now needs to be evidenced when travelling to the UK. For families managing more than one […]
Unfair Dismissal UK: 2026 Rules & 2027 Changes
Section A: What Is Unfair Dismissal? Most employees have the statutory right not to be unfairly dismissed. Allegations of unfairness can be directed against employers for a number of reasons, with the grounds for dismissal, the way the decision was reached and the procedure used to bring the contract to an end all […]
Employing Contractors UK: Legal Guide 2026
Employing contractors can offer businesses flexibility, specialist expertise and short-term scalability. However, in UK law, the decision to hire an independent contractor rather than an employee carries significant legal and financial consequences. Employment status determines statutory rights, tax liabilities, PAYE obligations and potential exposure to employment tribunal claims. Misclassifying a contractor can result in backdated […]
Collective Consultation Rules UK (2026 Guide)
Collective consultation is one of the most heavily regulated areas of UK employment law. Where an employer proposes to dismiss 20 or more employees as redundant within a 90-day period at one establishment, the law imposes strict procedural obligations. These obligations arise under section 188 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 […]
Section 3C Immigration Act 1971: 2026 Guide
Section 3C Immigration Act 1971 is one of the most important but misunderstood provisions in UK immigration law. It operates automatically to continue a person’s existing leave where they have made a valid, in-time application to extend or vary their permission, and that application has not yet been decided before their current leave expires. Without […]