The UK’s new immigration system is hurtling towards us at a rate of knots. As of 1 January 2021, newly arrived EU citizens coming to work in the UK are likely to need to be sponsored for a visa by their employer. If you read the Home Office marketing blurb, you’d think sponsorship couldn’t be…
DetailsFor work-based immigration, last week’s statement of changes to the Immigration Rules was in many ways rather anticlimactic. The last two years have seen a series of reports and policy statements setting out the government’s plans for a ‘new’ Points-Based Immigration System. The major changes therefore come as no great surprise. Despite this, the new…
DetailsAn adult who is not a British citizen can apply to become one. This process is known as naturalisation. People will normally be eligible to apply for naturalisation under section 6 of the British Nationality Act 1981 if they meet certain requirements. These include residence requirements. The basic residence requirement is that applicants have to…
Detailshe government has conceded that the EU Settlement Settlement probably discriminates against various groups protected by equality legislation but denies that it is unlawful, arguing that any discriminatory effects are justifiable. Campaigners have long been pushing for publication of the official assessment of how the scheme caters for groups protected by the Equality Act 2010,…
DetailsThe UK government’s policy is that Brexit will not affect Irish nationals at all. Other EU citizens have to apply for a new “settled status” or risk losing their right to live and work in the UK after June 2021. But the government’s position is that Irish people, whether existing residents or future migrants, have…
DetailsTable of Contents: Introduction to Commercial Litigation in the UK The Steps of Commercial Litigation Initial consultation Pre-action protocol Filing a claim Disclosure Defence Trial Appeal Choosing a Corporate Lawyer: 5 Key Considerations Experience Reputation Communication Fees Specialization Are you involved in a business dispute that requires legal action? If so, you may be considering…
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