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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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The Government held talks with trade unions and business representatives to discuss unfair dismissal protections.
The Home Office has released a consultation paper proposing a major overhaul of the UK settlement system. Under the plans, the qualifying period for settlement across most visa routes would increase from the current 5 years to a 10-year baseline. Crucially, this change would apply not only to new applicants, but also to existing migrants […]
What Is “Self-Sponsorship”? There is no “Self-sponsorship” route. The term is used for when you set up a UK company that then sponsors you for a work visa. Essentially, you become both the employer (through your company) and the employee. While this might sound straightforward, it involves complex legal requirements that must be met precisely. […]
In July 2025, significant changes were made to the UK Immigration Rules concerning work visas, particularly affecting the list of eligible occupations and the salary requirement. Approximately 120 occupations are no longer eligible for new skilled worker applications. Additionally, the salary rates tables have been expanded to at least 11 tables, each applying to different […]
UK visas can be curtailed for a variety of reasons, including but not limited to: Use of deception in visa applications Criminal convictions Breach of visa conditions Sponsor losing their sponsor licence End of a relationship (for dependant visas) Curtailed Sponsored work visas For sponsored work visas, curtailment typically occurs when the sponsorship ends. This […]
Are you watching your best employees leave for opportunities abroad? You’re not alone. One in four UK workers plan to quit their jobs in 2025,
On 14 October 2025, the UK government published a number of changes to the immigration rules that will come into effect on various dates.
As we move into autumn 2025, many business owners are considering restructuring their companies to adapt to changing market conditions.
In the 12 months between July 2024 and June 2025, the UK Home Office revoked approximately 1,948 sponsor licences, more than double of the 937 revoked in the previous year.
