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If you run a care home, a healthcare agency, or any business in the health and social care sector, 2026 is bringing a wave of changes that you need to be ready for. From new sick pay rules to tighter immigration requirements, the legal landscape for healthcare employers is shifting significantly — and the time […]
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If your business is based overseas and you are thinking about expanding into the UK, the UK Expansion Worker visa could be the route that gets you there. It is designed specifically for overseas companies that want to send senior staff to set up a new branch or office in the UK — and it […]
Since 8 January 2026, overseas workers applying for a Skilled Worker, Scale-up, or High Potential Individual visa must prove their English at B2 level.
The 12-week protection limit for striking workers is gone. If you dismiss someone for taking part in lawful industrial action, it is now automatically unfair — no matter how long the action lasts.
When is a Skilled Worker visa curtailed? A sponsored worker’s Skilled Worker visa may be cancelled (“curtailed”) by the Home Office where: the individual is dismissed or resigns and sponsorship ends; the sponsor’s licence is revoked or surrendered; or other cancellation grounds apply (for example criminality, deception or breach of conditions).
Employer alert: Having good reasons to dismiss isn’t enough Many employers believe that if they have solid grounds to dismiss an employee—such as poor performance, misconduct, or redundancy—they can simply let that person go.
Strategic advice for UK employers hiring overseas workers The rules around settling permanently in the UK have changed significantly, and if your business recruits international talent, you need to understand what this means for your workforce planning.
As 2025 draws to a close, now is the time to ensure your business is ready for the significant employment law changes coming in 2026.
The High Potential Individual visa is designed for recent graduates from the world's top universities who want to work or look for work in the UK. Unlike the Skilled Worker visa, HPI visa holders don't need a job offer or sponsorship from a UK employer before they arrive.
As we approach the end of 2025, now is the perfect time to ensure your business is compliant and ready for the changes ahead in 2026.
