Ireland Investor Visa (Applicant FAQs)
The Ireland Investor visa closed to new applications in 2023. The following article and information pre-dates the closure of the route. To discuss current investor visa options for the UK and Ireland, contact us. The Ireland Investor visa is offered through the Irish Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP). It is available to citizens of non-EEA […]
Employment Case Law Update 2024 Round Up
In this issue of our monthly employment case law update, we round up the most interesting and noteworthy cases for employers from 2024. Given the breadth of developments in employment law during this period, shortlisting cases was a particular challenge, but our monthly case law updates continue to be available on our website for your […]
Home Office Launches Passenger Helpline for eVisas
The Home Office is launching a new passenger support helpline to deal with queries from those who will be travelling from 31 December 2024, in light of the extended transition to eVisas. Under the temporary extension, airlines and other carriers are allowed to accept expired biometric residence permits and cards from those returning to the […]
Latest Developments: Employment Rights Bill
The Employment Rights Bill (ERB) is currently making its way through the legislative process and has now reached the Committee Stage in the House of Commons. As the Bill progresses, it has most recently attracted criticism from the Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC), as we summarise below. A substantial Amendment Paper, spanning 53 pages, has also […]
Latest eVisa Travel Advice as System Rollout Delayed
The UK government has postponed the full transition to eVisas due to concerns about potential disruption for people travelling and proving their immigration status. eVisa Transition Deadline Postponed In a written statement published on 4 December 2024, Seema Malhotra, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Migration and Citizenship, announced that expired biometric residence […]
Home Office eVisa Transition Information for Employers & BRP Holders
The Home Office has issued much-needed information and resources about the ongoing transition from physical immigration documents to the eVisa digital system. With an expiry deadline of 31 December 2024 for physical documents, there remains considerable progress to be made over the coming months to ensure those affected by the changes do not fall foul […]
How to Report an eVisa Error
The Home Office has launched a new online form to report any eVisa-related problems, such as difficulties viewing an eVisa or if the status displayed is incorrect. eVisas will become the standard for immigration status verification in the UK in 2025. If you currently hold a BRP (Biometric Residence Permit), BRC (Biometric Residence Card), or […]
Figures Show Home Office Focus on Illegal Working & Immigration Offences
The Home Office has been increasing efforts to tackle illegal working across the UK, leading to a significant rise in enforcement action. Illegal working & immigration offences According to figures released by the Home Office on 2 December, Immigration Enforcement teams conducted 3,188 visits between 5 July and 31 October 2024, resulting in […]
Employment Case Law Update November 2024
Read on for our monthly digest for employers on upcoming employment law changes and key, recent employment tribunal cases. Holiday Pay Deksne v Ambitions Ltd [2024] EAT 171 In the case of Deksne v Ambitions Ltd, the claimant alleged unlawful deductions from wages due to incorrect holiday pay calculations made by the employer. Initially, […]
Duty to Keep Christmas Parties Harassment-Free
Amidst the festive cheer of the Christmas party season, this year brings an added layer of responsibility for employers: the new duty under the Equality Act 2010 to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment. The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023, effective from 26 October 2024, places a legal duty on […]