News & Insights
Protecting your intellectual property rights – design or patent?
A recent EU General Court (EGC) decision confirms the distinction between protection regimes provided by the design and patent systems.
Digitisation of Right to Work Checks – an update
Home Office update on changes to right to work checks applicable from 6 April.
Investor visa scrapped
The Investor visa route is no more, although the new Innovator visa may provide an alternative.
Statement of changes to the immigration rules March 2022
An array of new business visas are being introduced in 2022.
Ukraine Family Scheme Visa & Sponsor Scheme
Visa schemes have been introduced for Ukrainian nationals coming to the UK.
Update on UK-EU Relationship
In light of the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, this update focuses on the extent to which the UK and EU have engaged and cooperated.
Claw back clauses for immigration costs
Employers may be able to recover some of the costs they incur in employing migrant workers.
Changes to the Child Maintenance Service
An explanation of the legislative changes due to the Child Maintenance Service.
COVID-19 travel restrictions lifted
All COVID-19 travel restrictions have been lifted in England on Friday, 18 March 2022. This applies to vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers.
Immigration update – right to work checks
Temporary adjustments to stay in place until 30 September 2022.