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The UK Expansion Worker visa: A practical guide for overseas businesses looking to enter the UK market
Business Immigration

The UK Expansion Worker visa: A practical guide for overseas businesses looking to enter the UK market

11 March 2026

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 […]

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New Rules for Employment Tribunal Claims and Responses
Employment Law

New Rules for Employment Tribunal Claims and Responses

17 September 2025

From May 2025, the Employment Tribunal has introduced new rules on how claims (ET1) and responses (ET3) must be presented.

Does a skilled worker need to be reported to the Home Office if they are absent from work?
Business Immigration

Does a skilled worker need to be reported to the Home Office if they are absent from work?

15 September 2025

There is no strict maximum number of days a Skilled Worker can be out of the UK for short trips.

Holiday Pay Complications: Part-Time, Zero Hours and Overtime Workers
Employment Law

Holiday Pay Complications: Part-Time, Zero Hours and Overtime Workers

10 September 2025

A practical guide for employers navigating complex holiday entitlements

Are HR and Employment Law Issues Holding Your Business Back?
Employment Law

Are HR and Employment Law Issues Holding Your Business Back?

02 September 2025

After years of advising employers on employment law matters, we’ve noticed a clear pattern.

Why Your Business Needs SMS Level 1 & 2 User Training: A Guide for UK Employers
Business Immigration

Why Your Business Needs SMS Level 1 & 2 User Training: A Guide for UK Employers

01 September 2025

As a UK employer with a sponsor licence, are you confident your team knows how to use the Sponsor Management System properly?

Not Just Employment: Why Directors Need a Proper Service Agreement
Employment Law

Not Just Employment: Why Directors Need a Proper Service Agreement

23 July 2025

When an individual accepts a directorship, they’re not simply taking on another position—,they’re assuming significant responsibilities, statutory duties, and enduring obligations that extend far beyond typical employment.

Beyond Borders: A Comprehensive Guide to Global Mobility for UK Employers
Business Immigration

Beyond Borders: A Comprehensive Guide to Global Mobility for UK Employers

21 July 2025

In today’s interconnected business environment, organisations frequently require workforce mobility across international boundaries.

Skilled Worker Sponsorship for Chefs, Catering, and Bar Managers Ends 22 July 2025
Business Immigration

Skilled Worker Sponsorship for Chefs, Catering, and Bar Managers Ends 22 July 2025

15 July 2025

A new Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules, published on 1 July 2025, confirms that from 22 July 2025, chefs, catering and bar managers and approximately 180 other roles classified at RQF Levels 3 to 5 will no longer be eligible for new Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

Significant Changes to Immigration Rules for Worker Visas
Business Immigration

Significant Changes to Immigration Rules for Worker Visas

09 July 2025

On 1 July 2025, the UK government released a Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules, which will come into effect on 22 July 2025. Below is a summary of the key changes most relevant to sponsors

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