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Could Starmer’s AI vision lead to relaxing immigration laws?

Could Starmer’s AI vision lead to relaxing immigration laws?

Following publication of the AI Opportunities Action Plan, the Government has endorsed the plan which includes recommendations to review the current immigration routes to increase access to AI talent.

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Residential Tenancies – A New Evolving Landscape

Residential Tenancies – A New Evolving Landscape

The Renters’ Rights Bill has been highly debated in the House of Commons over the last year. Alanis Ingham-Cotterell explores the big proposed changes as the Bill moves into the House of Lords.

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Transparency in the Family Courts as Open Reporting Extended to all of England and Wales

Transparency in the Family Courts as Open Reporting Extended to all of England and Wales

A new provision allowing journalists to report from family courts in England and Wales, has been deemed a “watershed moment for family justice” by the most senior family judge.

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Modern Slavery Act 2015 – what are the UK’s future plans?

Modern Slavery Act 2015 – what are the UK’s future plans?

The UK Government has now published its response to the House of Lords Modern Slavery Act 2015 Committee report. We take a look at the supply chain recommendations.

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Can comments about someone’s accent be considered harassment?

Can comments about someone’s accent be considered harassment?

This article considers the recent case of Carozzi v University of Hertfordshire and another [2024] where the Employment Appeal Tribunal (“EAT”) have held that comments related to race can constitute harassment under the Equality Act 2010, even if they were not consciously motivated by race.

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Employment tribunal wrong to refuse extension of discrimination claim limitation period

Employment tribunal wrong to refuse extension of discrimination claim limitation period

In Jones v Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, the Court of Appeal has held that an employment tribunal misapplied the “just and equitable” test for extending the time limit to bring a discrimination claim

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Get it right first time – the perils of amending employment claims

Get it right first time – the perils of amending employment claims

The case of Vassallo v Mizuho International plc and another demonstrates the importance of setting out all employment claims when submitting an ET1, as it may not be so easy to include absent claims at a later date…

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Trade marks – beware of greenwashing!

Trade marks – beware of greenwashing!

Greenwashing is the term used where a business makes environmental claims about their products or services which are not strictly true. This can extend to trade marks so businesses should take care so they avoid running into issues.

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The UK Electronic Travel Authorisation Scheme – Worldwide Rollout Announced

The UK Electronic Travel Authorisation Scheme – Worldwide Rollout Announced

The Home Office have progressed their plans to implement the new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme by announcing dates for the worldwide rollout of the scheme.

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English Language Tests for the Skilled Worker visa

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.

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Recovering immigration costs from employees

Recovering immigration costs from employees

The Home Office have clarified which immigration-related costs employers can and cannot recover from Skilled Workers, in an updated version of the sponsor guidance published on 31 December 2024.

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Are you acting in bad faith?

Are you acting in bad faith?

In the UK, a trade mark can be considered to be registered in “bad faith” if an individual or company acts with dishonesty which falls below commercial standards.

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