Exemption from the Immigration Skills Charge
The Home Office have introduced a new exemption from the Immigration Skills Charge for Senior or Specialist Workers.
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Death of the BRP?
Biometric Residence Permits are set to expire on 31 December 2024, as Right to Work checks are digitised
New Plan for Immigration – The Electronic Travel Authorisation Scheme
As part of the Government’s New Plan for Immigration, published July 2022, a new Permission to Travel scheme is due to commence this year that requires all individuals who wish to travel to the UK to acquire permission in advance of their travel.
The Immigration Priority Services Explained
There are priority services available both for sponsor licence applications and visa applications, and a post-licence service for administration of a sponsor licence. However, there is currently a high demand for these services, which may cause delays to your applications.
Update on UK-EU Relationship
An update on the relationship between the UK and EU in a post-Brexit world, as an eventful 2022 draws to a close.
From DALL·E 2 to ChatGPT – Does the current legislation protect AI-generated works?
Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to grow quickly in popularity but with no significant changes in legislation, it can still be unclear how it is protected.
Raising the minimum age of marriage
The Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act 2022 will shortly come into force, raising the minimum age for marriage to 18 without exception.
Avoiding Discrimination in Recruitment
A recent Employment Tribunal decision provides an important reminder of the care that should be taken to avoid discrimination claims arising from recruitment.
Does an Employee’s Grievance Trigger the ‘Without Prejudice’ Rule?
In Garrod v Riverstone Management Ltd, the Employment Appeal Tribunal considered whether the submission of a grievance triggered the “without prejudice” rule, and in what circumstances the “unambiguous impropriety” exception could be relied upon to negate privilege.
Matrimonial proceedings funding: What are the options?
Solicitor, Duncan Lomax looks at the funding options that may be available during matrimonial proceedings in the context of the recent decision in YC v ZC.
Bank of Mum and Dad – New Guidance on Loans and Gifts
Madeleine Young takes a look at the issues that can arise when separating couples do not agree whether loans from family or friends should be repaid in light of recent guidance from the court
Paddy’s Power?
Tom Maple looks at the recent case of Longley v PPB Entertainment Ltd and Others (t/a Paddy Power), in which Mr Longley won a bet which paid out £286,000 only for Paddy Power to claim 90% of it back. Mr Longley gambled and took Paddy Power to the High Court. Here’s what happened next…