Management & Leadership Development

management and leadership development

Executive development can enhance leadership performance and morale. We can support with senior talent development.   The importance of management & leadership training   In any organisation, the management and leadership cohort are a defining factor in achieving optimal workforce performance and driving business value. It is the executive’s role to lead and inspire their […]

BRP & BRC Grace Period Ends – eVisas Now Mandatory for UK Travel

brp to evisa

From 2 June 2025, travellers to the UK can no longer use expired Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) or EU Settlement Scheme Biometric Residence Cards (BRCs) as proof of their immigration status. Only digital eVisas will now be accepted to confirm permission to enter the UK, with limited exceptions. This follows the end of the Home […]

Employing Young Workers

employing young workers

Employing young workers can bring many benefits to a business, allowing you to meet staffing needs, build your employer brand and develop a talent pipeline, since home-grown talent can be a cost-effective way of filling any future skills gaps. However, employers of younger workers have to ensure they are complying with the law and that […]

Turkish Businessperson Visa Guide 2025

Turkish businessperson visa

For years, the Turkish Businessperson visa offered an exclusive route for Turkish nationals to set up and run businesses in the UK under the Ankara Agreement. However, the Turkish Businessperson visa route closed to new applicants on 31 December 2020 following the UK’s departure from the European Union and the end of the Brexit transition […]

Redundancy Matrix: Fair Selection Guide for Employers

redundancy matrix

A redundancy matrix is a tool used by employers to assess employees fairly and objectively during a redundancy process. It involves scoring employees against a set of predetermined criteria to determine who will be selected for redundancy. The matrix ensures transparency and helps employers demonstrate that decisions were made based on measurable factors rather than […]

Employment Case Law Update May 2025

Employment Case Law Update

Read on for our monthly digest for employers on upcoming employment law changes and key, recent employment tribunal cases.   HR Consultants as Agents   Handa v Station Hotel (Newcastle) Ltd and Others    Mr Handa brought employment claims against his former employer, The Station Hotel (Newcastle) Ltd, arising from his dismissal. Central to the […]

Resident Return Visa: Eligibility & Application Guide

Resident Return visa

The Resident Return visa, or Returning Resident visa, allows individuals who have previously held Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK to re-enter the country after being absent for an extended period, typically more than two years. The Resident Return visa is granted at the discretion of UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), and decisions […]

10-Year Route to Settlement: UK ILR Explained

10 year route to settlement

Have you been in the UK lawfully for 10 continuous years or more? If so, you may be eligible to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK under the 10-year route to settlement. The benefit of holding ILR status means you are free from immigration and time restrictions on your stay in […]

Form FLR FP: Extend Your UK Stay

flr fp

Form FLR(FP) is one of the most commonly used applications for people in the UK who need to stay in the country based on family ties or long-term residence. It’s not a route defined by traditional visa categories; it’s built around personal circumstances, human rights and the practical reality of someone’s life being firmly based […]

Miscarriage Time Off Work Explained

miscarriage time off work

Miscarriage is a deeply personal and distressing experience, and employers in the UK have an important role in providing support and understanding to affected employees. For employees who have suffered a miscarriage, time off and the support they receive from their employer can be an important part of their recovery.  There is, however, no statutory […]