When you renovate a property or plan to expand the area of the property, there are usually two things to pay attention to: first, whether you need to apply for planning permission; second, how close the property extension is to the boundary. In many cases, the second problem may be more troublesome for homeowners, especially when […]
Monthly Archives: July 2023
New flexible working act becomes law – can I request flexible working from day one of employment?
Flexible working is now the norm for many employers and employees alike. With Covid lockdowns forcing many employees to work remotely, businesses across the world adapted and innovated to adjust to the new working environment. The UK has been somewhat of a global leader in this area, with a recent study showing that the UK […]
What is the duty of my bank if I am a victim of fraud? Supreme Court provides clarity on Quincecare
The Supreme Court has recently made an important decision in the case of Philipp vs Barclays Bank, potentially spelling the end of the duty of care known as ‘Quincecare’. Following this decision, victims of authorised push payment (APP) fraud can no longer rely on Quincecare duty, with the Supreme Court deciding that no such […]
Court dismisses appeal for deprivation of citizenship
By Yang Peng In an important recent case, the Court of Appeal announced that the appellant A’s appeal in the case of Shyti v Secretary of State for the Home Department (SSHD) against the decision to deprive him of his British Nationality, was dismissed. This article looks at the circumstances in which citizenship […]
Do you have a parent with EU citizenship? You might be eligible for a British passport!
Written by Lorraine Hon A new law has given nationality rights to children born in the UK to EU citizens. Previously, the children of EU citizens who were working in the UK were not given British citizenship. However, this has changed with the recent implementation of a new law for those born before the […]
Surprise UK student visa announcement – students no longer able to switch to a work visa while studying!
We recently brought you news about the changes the Home Office are making to the UK Student Visa. Well, the Home Office have now surprised us all by implementing some of these changes with immediate effect! Understandably, overseas students in the UK may be anxious about what this will mean for them, as well […]
UK Government announces huge increase in immigration fees
The UK government has announced a substantial increase in visa fees across a range of immigration and nationality routes, including the immigration health surcharge. The Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has framed this increase as necessary to fund a 6% rise in doctor’s wages. Following a recommended pay rise for public sector workers of between […]
What is the threshold for ethical veganism as a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010?
The Equality Act 2010 affords protections against discrimination to a wide range of people based on a range of characteristics including: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. The word “belief” within the Equality Act is rather broad, leaving room for interpretation. […]
If a couple who own UK properties got married in a foreign country, is it better to divorce there or in the UK?
The UK is a country which is home to many immigrants from across the world. Like a lot of immigrants to the UK today, the individuals in this case decided to settle after coming here to study, meeting at work and eventually getting married. However, the situation is complicated by the fact that the couple […]
Another successful private life application after 13 years of no status in the UK
By Lorraine Hon We are pleased to have been successful in another private life route case where our client came to the UK as a teenager after fleeing the Taliban in Afghanistan. One of the private life route requirements is where the applicant is aged 18 or above but below 25 at the […]
