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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.
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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.
When businesses face difficult times, redundancies often become unavoidable. However, what starts as a legitimate redundancy process can quickly turn into an unfair dismissal claim if employers get the selection criteria wrong.
From May 2025, the Employment Tribunal has introduced new rules on how claims (ET1) and responses (ET3) must be presented.
