Major Changes to UK Visa Sponsorship Rules from 22 July 2025
From 22 July 2025, a number of key changes to the UK visa sponsorship rules take effect. The following is a general overview of these amendments. For advice on how these changes impact your organisation, contact our specialist UK immigration advisers. Skilled Worker Visa: higher skill bar From 22 July 2025, a job […]
Managing Gen Z: Guide for Employers
Gen Z is rapidly becoming a significant part of the workforce. As the first generation to grow up entirely in the digital age, Gen Z brings new expectations, behaviours and perspectives to the workplace. For employers, effectively managing Gen Z has become an immediate business priority. These employees already occupy many entry‑level and early‑career roles, and their […]
Employer Refuses Early Conciliation
When a workplace dispute cannot be resolved internally, the employee may have recourse to bring a claim before the employment tribunal. Before they can do so, the individual must first notify the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) of their intention to bring a claim. This notification triggers the opportunity for the employee and employer […]
Absence Rule Changes for EU Settlement Scheme
A new absence rule is being introduced to sit alongside the existing limits, making the EU Settlement Scheme’s continuous residence test significantly more generous for pre-settled status holders. From 16 July 2025, under the provisions of the Statement of Changes HC 836 (laid on 24 June 2025), Annex 1 of Appendix EU is amended, redefining […]
Pre-Settled Status UK 2026: Eligibility, Rights & How to Apply
Pre settled status is a form of limited leave to remain granted under the EU Settlement Scheme to EU, EEA and Swiss citizens, as well as their eligible family members, who moved to the UK before 31 December 2020 but had not yet completed five years of continuous residence at the time of applying. It […]
Refused Entry to the UK: Reasons and Next Steps
It’s not uncommon for travellers to be refused entry to the UK at the border. Even if you have been granted a UK visa or ETA approval in advance of travel, you’re not guaranteed entry into the country. This is because UK border officials have the power to refuse entry into the UK, even if […]
NDAs: How to Use Employment Non Disclosure Agreements
A Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) is a legal contract used to protect sensitive or confidential information from being shared or misused. NDAs are commonly used by UK employers when disclosing proprietary business information to employees, contractors or third parties. The agreement sets out the terms under which information can be shared and the restrictions on its […]
Can You Renew Your UK Visa Before It Expires?
Renewing a UK visa before it expires is one option for individuals who wish to remain lawfully in the UK without interrupting their immigration status. You may also consider switching to a different visa category or applying for settlement, if eligible. Applicants can apply for a visa extension if their current visa allows for it […]
Latest Changes to Employment Rights Bill – July 2025
A newly-published list of amendments to the Employment Rights Bill introduces substantial and previously unannounced changes to the legislation. The changes include a ban on confidentiality clauses in employment agreements preventing workers from speaking out about workplace harassment or discrimination; a revised, more targeted approach to fire and rehire restrictions; significant updates to the UK’s […]
Reviews Launched into Skilled Worker Salary Thresholds & TSL
The Government continues its focus on UK immigration reform by commissioning two new official reviews: one into visa salary requirements and one into the new Temporary Shortage List (TSL). Both will be led by the independent Migration Advisory Committee (MAC). The reviews are likely to have long-term implications for business planning and access to international […]