UK Visa Brake: What Is It & How Does It Work? (2026)
Section A: What is a UK visa brake? A “visa brake” is a government policy that restricts certain visa applications for specific nationalities and immigration routes. When a visa brake is applied, UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) will refuse applications for the affected visa routes if the main applicant holds a nationality listed […]
ILR UK News & Changes 2026
Section A: Latest ILR rule changes (2026) The UK Immigration Rules are updated regularly through Statements of Changes presented to Parliament under section 3(2) of the Immigration Act 1971. These updates amend visa route requirements, salary thresholds and other aspects of the immigration framework that can affect the routes leading to settlement. […]
Skilled Worker Visa Minimum Salary 2026
Section A: What is the Skilled Worker Visa Minimum Salary? The Skilled Worker visa does not impose one flat “minimum salary”. Instead, the Immigration Rules set multiple salary-points options with different cash thresholds and different going-rate percentages, and the correct option depends on the role, the worker’s circumstances and whether any transitional provisions […]
Skilled Worker Visa Pay Period: New Rules 2026
Skilled Worker pay period rule changes 2026 The 5 March 2026 Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules (HC 1691) introduces a new salary compliance rule for the Skilled Worker route. The amendment inserts paragraph SW 14.3B into Appendix Skilled Worker and takes effect on 8 April 2026. The provision changes how the […]
UK Skilled Worker Visa Ban For Afghan Nationals
Skilled Worker visa ban for Afghan nationals The UK government has announced that Skilled Worker visa applications from Afghan nationals will be refused under a new immigration control measure known as a “visa brake”. The policy targets visa routes where the government believes a significant proportion of visa holders later claim asylum after […]
New Immigration Rules UK: 2026 Update
Section A: Latest UK Immigration Rule Changes 2026 The following updates reflect confirmed immigration rule changes in 2026 affecting travel, applications and compliance in the UK. 5 March 2026: Statement of Changes HC 1695 This Statement of Changes introduces rule updates taking effect from 5 March 2026, 26 March 2026, 2 […]
UK Study Visas: 4 Countries Banned in Emergency Visa Brake
UK Introduces Emergency Brake on Study Visas for Four Countries The UK government has announced a major restriction on certain visa routes, introducing what ministers described as an “emergency brake” on study visas for nationals of four countries and halting Skilled Worker visas for Afghan nationals. The measure forms part of a broader […]
How Long Is TUPE Valid For? Employer Guide (2026)
Employers involved in business acquisitions, outsourcing arrangements or contract retenders often ask a practical question about the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE): how long is TUPE valid for? Understanding the duration of TUPE protections is critical for organisations inheriting employees following a transfer, particularly where the incoming employer intends to restructure […]
Continuous Feedback at Work: A Guide (2026)
Continuous feedback is becoming a central feature of modern performance management. Many organisations are moving away from traditional annual appraisal systems and instead adopting ongoing feedback conversations that help employees improve performance, address issues quickly and develop their skills throughout the year. While UK employment law does not require employers to implement continuous feedback systems, […]
Skilled Worker Visa 2026: Requirements, Salary & Eligibility
Section A: What is the Skilled Worker Visa? The Skilled Worker visa, which replaced the Tier 2 (General) visa, is the main work visa for overseas nationals. It allows employers to sponsor non-UK nationals to work in the UK in eligible, skilled roles. The visa is open to individuals who attain 70 points […]