ILR Fees 2026: Costs, Refunds & Payment Rules
Section A: ILR Fees in 2026 Applying for UK Indefinite Leave to Remain can involve a number of costs, some of which are mandatory, such as the Home Office processing fee, while some relate to optional services, such as the priority processing fee. 1. How much is the UK Indefinite Leave to […]
Tribunal Compensation Cap Increases from 6 April 2026
Employment Tribunal Compensation Caps from 6 April 2026 The government has confirmed the annual uprating of statutory compensation limits under the Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order 2026. The changes take effect for dismissals where the effective date of termination falls on or after 6 April 2026. The maximum compensatory award for unfair […]
SSP 2026: Increase from 6 April
How much is SSP 2026 a week? From 6 April 2026, Statutory Sick Pay rate (SSP) increases to £123.25 per week. The £123.25 figure is the maximum weekly amount payable. SSP is calculated at 80% of the employee’s Average Weekly Earnings, subject to a maximum equal to the statutory weekly rate. This means […]
Right to Rent Share Code: How to Get & Use It 2026
Section A: What is a Right to Rent share code? A Right to Rent share code is a unique, time-limited code generated through a UK Home Office online service. It allows a landlord or letting agent to check whether someone has the legal right to rent residential property in England. The code is […]
Fee Waiver Application 2026: Rules & Deadlines
Section A: What Is a Fee Waiver Application? A fee waiver is an in-UK affordability request linked to human rights-based leave to remain applications. It is a formal request made to the UK Home Office by an applicant who is already in the UK, asking for exemption from paying the immigration application fee […]
Brexit Visas: UK-EU Youth Scheme Negotiations Stall
Brexit visas in discussion The term “Brexit visas” is being used to describe potential new mobility arrangements between the UK and EU following the end of free movement. The UK and the EU are currently in discussions over a proposed youth mobility scheme that would allow young people to live, work and study […]
Employment Case Law Update March 2026
Employment law changes in April 2026 April 2026 brings a set of employment law changes that materially affect how employers manage risk across the employment lifecycle, particularly at the point of hire and during early employment. Several statutory rights now apply from day one, including Statutory Sick Pay, paternity leave and unpaid parental […]
Employment Law Changes in April 2026
Employment law changes in April 2026 April 2026 marks a key implementation point for a number of employment law reforms introduced through commencement regulations under the Employment Rights Act 2025, alongside the annual uprating of statutory rates. The changes take effect primarily from 6 and 7 April 2026 and introduce immediate operational and […]
UK Visa Brake: What Is It & How Does It Work? (2026)
Section A: What is a UK visa brake? A “visa brake” is a government policy that restricts certain visa applications for specific nationalities and immigration routes. When a visa brake is applied, UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) will refuse applications for the affected visa routes if the main applicant holds a nationality listed […]
Bass Family Immigration Bail: ILR Refusal Warning
Bass family immigration bail case Tim and Christen Bass, US nationals, have lived in the UK under the Skilled Worker route since 2019, with their two children. Both parents were working in professional roles and the family has been resident in south London throughout their stay. In June 2025, the family applied for […]