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The Great FSP Relay Challenge
At FSP we believe that our Corporate Social Responsibility programme should be a significant and…
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English Language Tests for the Skilled Worker visa
Head of Immigration Imelda Reddington considers the English language requirements of the Skilled Worker visa and provides some much-needed clarity as to the specific tests that a migrant needs to pass.
New BRP Delivery Method
The Home Office has changed its approach for delivering biometric residence permits, which may be welcome news to those already on, or looking to acquire, a UK visa.
Update on UK-EU Relationship
Our final update on the relationship between the UK and EU in a post-Brexit world, looking forward to the possibility of rapprochement and the challenges that lie ahead.
Labour’s Employment Rights Bill
Labour have set out their “cast iron commitment” to introduce a new Employment Rights Bill, if they are elected.
Collateral Damage – Caught in the TUPE Crossfire
Do the rights and obligations contained in a collateral contract transfer under TUPE?
UK Government Increase Immigration Fees
The UK Government has announced increases for both the Immigration Health Surcharge and for Visa application fees.
Assignments and Sublets – getting the Landlord’s consent
Lauren Walker, a Senior Associate in our Commercial Property team provides a quick guide to the results and time-limits relating to applications by tenants to assign or sub-let their premises.
Are Gendered Swear Words Discriminatory?
The Employment Tribunal has considered whether it might be discriminatory to insult a transgender individual using a “gendered” swear word.
Limitation of liability – EE v Virgin Mobile provides some useful reminders
Most businesses will look to limit their liability when entering into contracts with business customers or suppliers and this recent decision reminds us that the courts will allow tough clauses provided they are clear.
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly – Tougher “Good Character” Requirements for Citizenship
The Home Office has announced changes to the “good character” requirement for naturalisation applications, which will make it harder for individuals with criminal records to obtain British citizenship.
Increasing focus for ESG
A look at ESG and how increasing momentum in this area is likely to affect businesses going forward.
Varying or Terminating Employment?
Does a unilateral change in employment terms mean that the employment contract has been varied, or terminated?
