EU Entry Exit System Problems: Half Term Disruption Expected
EU Entry Exit System Problems 2026 The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) is a digital border management platform used across the Schengen Area to record the entry and exit of non-EU nationals travelling for short stays, replacing manual passport stamping with biometric registration and electronic records. EES applies to third-country nationals entering the Schengen […]
UK Spouse Visa New Rules 2026
Section A: UK Spouse Visa Changes In UK immigration law, the rules that apply are those in force on the date of application. Threshold increases, revised settlement conditions or new earnings requirements can therefore alter eligibility. Applicants are assessed under the Immigration Rules in force at the date of application, regardless of when […]
India Young Professionals Scheme (UK) 2026: Eligibility & Apply
Section A: What is the India Young Professionals Scheme? The India Young Professionals Scheme is a programme designed to facilitate the exchange of young professionals between India and the United Kingdom. It allows Indian citizens, aged between 18 and 30, to live and work in the UK for up to two years. The […]
UK Expands Hong Kong BNO Visa
UK Hong Kong BNO Visa Expanded The expansion introduces independent eligibility for adult children of BN(O) status holders who were under the age of 18 at the time of the Hong Kong handover on 1 July 1997. Before this change, individuals in this position could generally only apply as dependants, typically as part […]
BNO Visa UK: Eligibility, Rights & How to Apply 2026
Section A: What is the BNO Visa? The BNO Visa, or British National (Overseas) Visa, is a special visa category that allows individuals from Hong Kong with British National (Overseas) status to live, work, and study in the United Kingdom. It also allows certain adult children of BN(O) status holders to apply in […]
UK Immigration Status: Enhanced Passenger Checks from 25 Feb 2026
UK Immigration Status: Passenger Checks Change from 25 February 2026 UK immigration status is causing disruption ahead of changes to carrier checks taking effect from 25 February 2026. From this date, airlines, ferry operators and international rail providers are required to verify a passenger’s UK immigration permission before boarding, using Home Office digital […]
Certificate of Sponsorship 2026: Request, Assign & Amend
Section A: What is a Certificate of Sponsorship? A Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) is a digital record that allows foreign nationals to apply for a visa to work in the UK under certain sponsored categories. A CoS is a unique reference code, not a physical document. Before an employer can sponsor a foreign […]
Flexible Working Consultation Opens Under ERA 2025
Flexible working position under the Employment Rights Act 2025 The Employment Rights Act 2025 introduces a revised framework for handling flexible working requests. The legislation moves the regime away from a purely request-based model and towards a more structured decision-making process. Provision is made for employers to consult with employees before refusing a […]
Fire and Rehire Consultation Launched
Fire and rehire changes under the Employment Rights Act 2025 Fire and rehire continues to exist as a last-resort mechanism, but the Government has been clear for some time that its use should be constrained, with this consultation shaping how those constraints will operate in practice. When fully implemented, the Employment Rights Act […]
Fire and Rehire: 2026 Rules & Changes
Section A: Changes to Fire and Rehire under Employment Rights Act 2025 The Employment Rights Act 2025 establishes a new statutory framework for how dismissal and re-engagement will be assessed once the relevant provisions are brought into force. The Act has been passed, but the fire and rehire provisions are not yet in […]