British Born Children of Migrants: New Deportation Rules
British-born children policy update The new asylum and returns plan confirms a harder line on families with no right to stay in the UK, including children born here to parents without secure status. Ministers have now been clear that where a family’s claim fails, removal will normally cover the whole family unit, including […]
UK Spouse Visa Requirements: Prove You Qualify
Section A: What are the UK Spouse Visa Requirements? The UK spouse visa allows partners of British citizens and settled individuals to build their lives in the UK. It is one of the most heavily scrutinised family routes because every requirement has to be met in full at the date of application. UKVI […]
Workplace Investigations: HR & Employers’ Guide
Section A: What are Workplace Investigations? When a potential misconduct issue arises in the workplace, the first step in managing the situation is to conduct an investigation to determine the facts of the case. This is essential for the employer to act fairly and reduce the risk of claims of unfair dismissal. A […]
British Citizenship Application: Advice by Lawyers
Section A: British Citizenship Application Eligibility Requirements Applying for British citizenship is a formal legal process under the British Nationality Act 1981 and detailed Home Office nationality policy. A British citizenship application tests not only how long someone has lived in the UK but also their conduct, integration and future plans. Successful applicants […]
Apply for British Citizenship
Section A: How to Apply for British Citizenship Most people reach the point of looking at British citizenship after years of living here, often with ILR or Settled Status already in place. At that stage the question is not whether they can stay in the short term, but whether they want the permanence […]
Employment Rights Bill Unfair Dismissal: 6 Months Not Day 1
Employment Rights Bill Unfair Dismissal Manifesto Pledge & Initial Proposals The original plan was to introduce ordinary unfair dismissal protection from the first day of employment. This would have removed the existing two year qualifying period and created a new framework where every dismissal required a fair reason and a fair process from […]
British Citizenship Test (Life in the UK) 2026: What & How to Pass
Section A: What is the British Citizenship Test? The British citizenship test, formally known as the Life in the UK test, is one of the mandatory requirements for most applicants seeking to naturalise as a British citizen. It is designed to assess an applicant’s knowledge of UK history, culture, society and the constitutional […]
Employment Case Law Update November 2025
National Minimum Wage Increase from April 2026 The government has confirmed new National Minimum Wage rates for pay periods starting on or after 1 April 2026. The main adult rate for workers aged 21 and over will rise to £12.71 per hour. The 18 to 20 rate will increase to £10.85 per hour. […]
Right to Work Checklist for Employers
Section A: What is the Right to Work Checklist? The Home Office Right to Work Checklist is the authoritative form for recording checks on individual workers. It shows that you followed one of the three prescribed methods on a particular date and it is powerful evidence when used properly. It does not, on […]
Fine for Employing Illegal Workers
Section A: What is a Civil Penalty Fine for Employing Illegal Workers? A civil penalty for illegal working is a financial sanction imposed on UK employers that employ adults who are subject to immigration control and either have no permission to work or are working in breach of their conditions. The regime is […]