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B2 English requirement for skilled workers: how it’s already impacting employer hiring in 2026
Business Immigration

B2 English requirement for skilled workers: how it’s already impacting employer hiring in 2026

27 February 2026

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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Understanding the UK Immigration Salary List (2025 Update)
Business Immigration

Understanding the UK Immigration Salary List (2025 Update)

21 March 2025

The UK Immigration Salary List (ISL) remains a key part of the Skilled Worker visa system, setting the minimum salary requirements for eligible roles.

New Right to Neonatal Leave and Pay: What Employers Need to Know
Employment Law

New Right to Neonatal Leave and Pay: What Employers Need to Know

19 March 2025

The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 introduces a significant new right for eligible working parents, coming into force on 6 April 2025.

Why Entrepreneurs Are Choosing the Self-Sponsorship Route to the UK
Business Immigration

Why Entrepreneurs Are Choosing the Self-Sponsorship Route to the UK

11 March 2025

Expanding a business internationally is an exciting prospect, and the UK remains a top destination for entrepreneurs.

Looking to Move to the UK and Start Your Own Business? Consider the Self-Sponsorship route
Business Immigration

Looking to Move to the UK and Start Your Own Business? Consider the Self-Sponsorship route

26 February 2025

There is no such licence called a Self-Sponsorship Licence. However, it is often referred to where individuals look to combine business ownership with securing the right to live and work in the UK as a skilled worker

Why Employers Need Representation in Employment Tribunal Proceedings
Employment Law

Why Employers Need Representation in Employment Tribunal Proceedings

21 February 2025

Employment disputes are an unavoidable aspect of running a business, and in some cases, they escalate to Employment Tribunal proceedings.

Employment Rights Bill 2025: Major Changes to Union Rights and Industrial Action
Employment Law

Employment Rights Bill 2025: Major Changes to Union Rights and Industrial Action

13 February 2025

The Employment Rights Bill 2025 represents the biggest change to union rights in the UK since the Trade Union Act 2016.

Immigration Fees are to increase
Business Immigration

Immigration Fees are to increase

12 February 2025

The government has laid an order for Parliament ‘s approval to increase the visa and nationality service fees. The change is expected to come into effect shortly.

Day-One Employment Rights: What UK Employers Need to Know for 2026
Employment Law

Day-One Employment Rights: What UK Employers Need to Know for 2026

24 January 2025

In a landmark shift for UK employment law, the government has announced significant changes to workers’ rights through the new Employment Rights Bill.

Important Update: BRP to eVisa Transition 2025 – Common Upload Issues and Solutions
Business Immigration

Important Update: BRP to eVisa Transition 2025 – Common Upload Issues and Solutions

20 January 2025

A significant change to UK Immigration in 2025 has come in to effect. From 1st January, physical immigration documents, including Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs), have been replaced by eVisas.

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