Written Warning Guide for Employers
A written warning is a formal step an employer can take when addressing concerns about an employee’s conduct or performance. Employers generally issue written warnings after informal measures have failed or where the situation is too serious to be dealt with informally but does not yet warrant dismissal. Common examples include repeated lateness, breaches of […]
Indefinite Leave to Remain: 2025 Guide
Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) is an immigration status within the United Kingdom, offering non-British citizens the opportunity to reside in the country without any time or immigration restrictions. ILR is highly sought after by those wishing to establish a permanent presence in the UK. Given the advantages of settling in the UK, the application […]
UK Immigration Laws: Essential Overview
UK immigration laws determine who can enter the UK, who can stay and what they are permitted to do while they are here. It applies to people moving to the UK for work, study, family life or protection, and includes both temporary and long-term migration routes. The legal framework consists of legislation such as the […]
Skilled Worker Guidance for Sponsors
Sponsoring a worker under the Skilled Worker visa route requires that the employer understands and follows a range of immigration rules. While the visa sponsorship system is designed to allow UK businesses to fill genuine vacancies where there are no suitable candidates available within the domestic workforce, the process is complex and can quickly become […]
UK Immigration Rules: Guide & Latest Changes
The UK Immigration Rules principally govern the implementation of UK immigration policy and determine who can enter and remain in the United Kingdom. They form the central framework used by the Home Office to assess visa and immigration applications across all categories.They are applicable to those who are not British or Irish citizens and who […]
Redundancy Guide for UK Employers
Redundancy refers to the type of dismissal when a role is no longer needed. A role may become redundant when an employer needs to reduce their workforce because of factors such as organisational restructuring or closure, financial difficulties, or changes in business operations. In the UK, redundancy is governed by specific regulations designed to balance […]
Skilled Worker Visa: Application & Eligibility Guide 2025
The Skilled Worker visa allows qualifying foreign nationals to come to the UK to work for an approved sponsor in an eligible role. Whether you are an employer looking to hire someone from overseas, or are an individual applying for a sponsored work visa, it will be important to understand the Skilled Worker visa eligibility […]
Biometric Residence Permit BRP Guide 2025
Biometric residence permits (BRP) used to be the main form of proof of UK immigration status. They are physical cards issued by the UK Home Office to individuals granted permission to stay in the UK for longer than six months. Under the new eVisa system, however, BRPs have been phased out and are no longer […]
Comprehensive Guide to the Spouse Visa UK Process
If you’re married to a British citizen or a person with UK-settled status, you do not automatically acquire immigration rights or lawful status in the UK. You will instead have to apply to the UK Home Office for permission to come to the UK to live with your spouse. As part of the application, you […]
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 […]