Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules March 2025
The latest update to the immigration rules (Statement of changes HC 733) has been released, along with an explanatory memorandum and a ministerial statement. Summary of Updates The changes take effect from today through to 13 August 2025, with the majority coming into force in April 2025: Care Worker Sponsorship Rule Change […]
European Visitors: UK ETA Scheme Now Open for Applications
Staring today, 5 March 2025, eligible European travellers can now apply for Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) if they intend to visit the UK on or after 2 April 2025. While certain non-Europeans already need an ETA to visit the UK, from 2 April 2025, European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA) and Swiss nationals will […]
Amendments to Employment Rights Bill – March 2025
Following a round of consultations, the government has published its response, announcing a series of amendments to the Employment Rights Bill. Amendments to Employment Rights Bill The key changes to the Bill include: Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) Eligibility for SSP has been expanded to include approximately 1.3 million low-wage workers earning less […]
New Statutory Miscarriage Leave for Bereaved Parents
The UK government has confirmed that parents who experience a miscarriage before 24 weeks of pregnancy will now be entitled to statutory bereavement leave of two weeks. The change will be brought in under the Employment Rights Bill, granting mothers and their partners the right to take two weeks of bereavement leave following pregnancy loss […]
Plans for Right to Disconnect Shelved
The UK government’s plans to introduce a legal “right to disconnect”—allowing workers to ignore work-related communications outside of office hours—appear to have been scrapped. Right to disconnect – status update The proposal was initially a key element of Sir Keir Starmer’s “New Deal for Working People,” aimed at strengthening employment rights and improving […]
Employment Case Law Update February 2025
Read on for our monthly digest for employers on upcoming employment law changes and key, recent employment tribunal cases. Unfair dismissal & age discrimination Korpysa v Impact Recruitment Services Ms Korpysa was employed by Impact Recruitment Services Ltd and placed with Howden Joinery Ltd as a warehouse operative. When Howdens no longer […]
Important 2025 Deadlines for Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa Holders
A number of key deadlines impacting individuals holding Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visas in the UK are fast-approaching. If affected, you will need to take action in advance of the relevant deadline to safeguard your lawful status in the UK. Key deadlines for Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) migrants Eligible visa holders have until 5 April […]
Grace Period for eVisas Extended Until 1 June 2025
The UK government has extended the eVisa grace period for those relying on physical Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) and EUSS Biometric Residence Cards (BRCs) to prove their UK immigration status. Under the new rules, BRP and BRC holders can continue to use these expired physical documents for travel, employment and identification purposes until 1 June […]
UK Tightens Citizenship ‘Good Character’ Rules
The UK Home Office has implemented significant amendments to the British citizenship good character guidance. These changes, effective from 10 February 2025, have profound implications, particularly for refugees and individuals who entered the UK through irregular means. Overview of the good Character’ Requirement The ‘good character’ criterion is a statutory mandate under the […]
New Regulations on Neonatal Care Leave & Pay Published
Regulations have now been published by the government supporting the introduction of neonatal care leave and pay in the workplace from 6 April 2025 under the new Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023. The Neonatal Care Leave and Miscellaneous Amendments Regulations 2025 outline the eligibility criteria, notification requirements and entitlement details for employees taking neonatal […]