Guidance Updated Again Ahead of Right to Work Changes from 1 Oct 2026
Revised employer guidance The Home Office has published revised draft Right to Work guidance ahead of significant changes to the illegal working regime taking effect on 1 October 2026. The revised draft follows the version first published on 16 July and reflects stakeholder feedback. It sets out the regime that will apply from […]
Changes to UK Visitor Visa Rules in 2026
What is changing for business visitors to the UK in 2026? The existing Visitor Rules already allow a range of business activities, including attending meetings, conferences and seminars, negotiating and signing contracts, carrying out site visits and inspections and undertaking certain intra-group activities. From 8 October 2026, workshops and debates will be expressly […]
Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules HC 584, 3 September 2026
What are the main changes? The changes affect a broad range of immigration routes, including Skilled Worker, Visitor, Student, Child Student, EU Settlement Scheme, Hong Kong BN(O), Victim of Domestic Abuse and the religious work routes. Most changes will take effect on 8 October 2026, with further provisions taking effect on 29 October, […]
Home Office Introducing Mandatory MFA for SMS Users
Stricter access rules for SMS users Under the new arrangements, SMS users will be required to complete an additional authentication step when logging in to the Sponsorship Management System (SMS). In addition to their existing username and password, users will also need to enter a one-time passcode (OTP). The new login process will […]
New Acas Code of Practice on Disciplinary & Grievance Procedures: Consultation Now Open
Acas consults on revised disciplinary and grievance Code Acas has published a draft replacement Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures, the first full review of the Code since 2009. The revised Code builds on the existing version, amending current provisions and introducing new guidance on reasonable adjustments, manager training, mediation and […]
What Are Andy Burnham’s Views on Immigration?
Burnham’s Emerging Immigration Policy Andy Burnham’s historic record places him within Labour’s more liberal tradition on immigration and asylum, but his first decisions as Prime Minister suggest broad continuity with the Government’s existing emphasis on border control, reducing net migration and stronger enforcement. Retaining Shabana Mahmood as Home Secretary, continuing work to end […]
MAC Recommends 28 Roles for Temporary Shortage List
Temporary Shortage List: MAC Second-Stage Review The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has completed the second stage of its review of the Temporary Shortage List (TSL), recommending which medium-skilled occupations should receive continued or new access to the Skilled Worker route. The TSL was introduced in July 2025 when the general Skilled Worker skill […]
Employment Rights Act Timeline: Key Dates 2026–27
Updated ERA Implementation Timetable Several Employment Rights Act reforms have already taken effect, including trade union reforms introduced during February 2026, expanded Statutory Sick Pay, strengthened whistleblowing protections, higher collective redundancy protective awards and the establishment of the Fair Work Agency during April 2026. The updated timetable now moves employers’ attention to the […]
Home Office Updates Right to Work Guidance Ahead of October Reforms
Employers’ Right to Work Guidance Updated July 2026 The Home Office has published updated employer guidance ahead of the expanded Right to Work regime taking effect on 1 October 2026. The revised guidance provides the first detailed explanation of how the Home Office expects the new regime to operate in practice. Much of […]
India Young Professionals Scheme UK Ballot Dates for July 2026
India Young Professionals Scheme UK Ballot Dates in July 2026 The second and final India Young Professionals Scheme ballot for 2026 opens at 1:30pm India Standard Time on 21 July 2026 and closes at 1:30pm India Standard Time on 23 July 2026. Entries can be submitted at any point while the ballot window […]