EU Settlement Scheme changes confirmed by the Home Office
The Home Office has announced a number of changes to the EU Settlement Scheme. Those who have been granted pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme will have their rights strengthened by the newly implemented changes. Let’s take a look at what the EU Settlement Scheme changes are. Duration of pre-settled status extensions […]
Uber hit with £250m lawsuit from London cabbies – could Uber be forced out of the capital?
Since Uber was born in 2010, it has blown away the competition of many local taxi companies in major cities around the world. Uber currently operates in 10,500 cities in about 70 countries around the world, with an annual turnover of US $37 billion. It is therefore the world’s largest taxi company. Uber has more […]
Trainee lawyer qualifies as Solicitor!
We are delighted to announce that Trainee Solicitor, Lily Dai, has successfully completed her training contract and been admitted as a Solicitor in England and Wales. Lily has demonstrated considerable hard work and dedication during her training, while ensuring that her excellent client care has not wavered. This is a significant milestone in the […]
What are the immediate steps to take when someone dies?
Losing a family member is a very challenging time for anyone. Not only is there the grief involved, but for close family members of the deceased, there are a number of matters to deal with in the immediate aftermath. In this article, we will take you through the various steps of what must be done […]
Seasonal worker visa route extended to 2029
The government has announced that it will extend the Seasonal Worker visa route from 2025 to 2029. This is in response to the dramatic increase in the demand for migrant workers via this route. The visa quota for horticulture rises from 2500 in 2019 to 45000 in 2024. Meanwhile, he number of visas […]
Popular Italian restaurant goes viral after imposing checkout fee – is it legal?
A digital receipt from the Italian restaurant, Gloria, recently went viral due to the presence of an unfamiliar charge. When a diner at the Shoreditch restaurant went to pay using their app, they discovered that this restaurant not only charged them a 13.5% service charge, but also charged them an additional “checkout fee” of £2.99. […]
New research finds that Graduate Visa provides a net contribution of £70m to UK economy per year
A recent report has been published by the Higher Education Policy Institute analysing the Graduate route visa scheme. The Graduate Visa has come under scrutiny in recent times from certain sections of the media and politicians for the number of immigrants and their dependents arriving via this immigration route. The research, which was published […]
Australia proposes “right to disconnect” law – what rights do employees have to switch off from work in the UK?
Many workers may have encountered a similar situation in the workplace. Even though it is time to leave work, their superiors or bosses continue to frequently contact them about work. It is understandable that there are occasional cases where you need to work outside of your normal working hours due to emergencies or special […]
Three new staff members join Lisa’s Law
We are delighted to welcome three new staff members to Lisa’s Law Solicitors. Frankie, Sam and John bring a variety of skills which make them a great asset to the firm and we are very pleased to have them with us. Let’s introduce you to our new starters. Frankie With a […]
How can you challenge an unfair service charge as a leaseholder?
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, recently created headlines when he voiced his belief that the law should be changed so that leaseholders should reserve the right to refuse to pay service charges if they believe that they are too high. Many leaseholders have seen their service charges increase substantially in recent times, with the […]