Immigration Salary List 2025
The Immigration Salary List (ISL) outlines the salary thresholds required for various UK work visas, and is used as the benchmark to assess whether a job role meets the financial criteria for a Skilled Worker Visa or other sponsored work-based visa routes. The ISL replaced the Shortage Occupation List in April 2024, following recommendations by […]
UK Visa Fees 2025
The Home Office charges UK visa applicants fees to process their applications. How much you need to pay will depend on factors such as the type of visa you are applying for, how long the visa will be valid for, and where you are applying from. In addition to the visa fee, there may also […]
Increase in UK Visa Fees from 9 April 2025
From today, 9 April 2025, the UK Home Office has increased most immigration and nationality fees, affecting visa applicants, employers and sponsors. Key changes include a 120% rise in the Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) fee for Skilled Workers and Temporary Workers, and a 60% increase to Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) costs. Most other application categories […]
New Right to Neonatal Care Leave & Pay
The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 has come into force today, 6 April 2025, introducing a new day-one employment entitlement to neonatal care leave. Statutory neonatal care pay will be available to eligible employees who meet service and earnings criteria. New neonatal care rights Previously, in the absence of specific leave […]
European Visitors Now Require ETA for UK
With effect from today, 2 April 2025, nationals of the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland now require an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to visit the UK or to transit landside. The new requirement brings European travellers in line with other nationalities already subject to the UK’s new ETA permit system. The […]
Update: Employment Rights Bill Developments March 2025
The UK government has made significant changes to the Employment Rights Bill (ERB), following extensive consultations with business groups and trade unions. The resulting amendments cover a wide range of employment issues, including agency worker rights, redundancy consultation penalties, fair work enforcement and statutory sick pay reforms. For UK employers, these changes signal greater regulatory […]
Changes in Employment Rates & Rules April 2025
In April 2025, several significant changes to statutory rates and employment law rules will come into effect in the UK. Key updates include: National Minimum and Living Wage Increases From 1 April 2025, all UK employers must apply increased minimum and living wage rates. The most significant change is the extension of the […]
New Right to Work Rules for UK Gig Employers
The UK home Office has announced a significant change to right to work rules, extending existing legal obligations to employers engaging individuals in the gig economy or on zero-hours contracts. Under the new requirements, organisations employing workers on flexible and zero-hours contracts must now verify their immigration status before hiring them. To comply, organisations will […]
Increase in Skilled Worker Visa Salary Floor April 2025
The UK government has announced an increase in the minimum salary threshold for certain Skilled Worker visa applicants, which will take effect on 9 April 2025. According to the Home Office, the increased rates are based on Office for National Statistics (ONS) data to align salaries with the latest UK workforce earnings. New Minimum […]
Care Worker Recruitment: New Sponsorship Rules from April 2025
The UK government has announced new rules for care providers recruiting international care workers, which will take effect from 9 April 2025. Under the revised sponsorship requirements, care providers in England must first try to recruit an international worker who is already in the UK and in need of sponsorship before hiring from overseas. […]