Statutory paternity leave requirements to change from April 2024 – what are the differences?
Having a child can be both one of the most rewarding times in a parent’s life, but as many parents will tell you, it can also be a time of stress and exhaustion. The aim of maternity and paternity leave is to try and alleviate this. Recently, the British government submitted a bill to Parliament […]
Marks and Spencer defeats government in High Court battle over controversial redevelopment of its flagship store
The iconic British retailer, Marks and Spencer, has won a High Court legal battle against the government over their decision to reject the retailer’s planning application. The High Court ruled that the decision of the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Secretary, Michael Gove, to reject the development of the M&S flagship store was unlawful. The […]
Home Office pilot scheme breached UK data protection law
The information commissioner’s office (ICO)has issued an enforcement notice and a warning to the Home Office for failing to sufficiently assess the data protection risks arising from the GPS electronic monitoring of migrants who have entered the UK illegally. This follows the launch of a Home Office pilot scheme to place ankle tags and track […]
Changes to restrict short-term lets announced
The Department for Levelling Up has recently announced changes to housing rules for short-term lets. This action follows growing concern about local residents being forced out of their community by people turning their properties into Airbnb holiday rentals in tourist areas of the country. This was seen by many as a good way of making […]
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt Announces 2024 Spring Budget
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt has today delivered the 2024 Spring Budget, announcing a range of measures designed to both boost a UK economy currently in recession, as well as attract voters for this year’s upcoming general election. But what measures did the Chancellor announce? Let’s take a look at the major […]
Victory After Two Decades: Successful 20 Years Long Residence Visa Application
Securing legal residency after two decades of living in the UK under uncertain circumstances can seem like an insurmountable challenge. However, for many individuals who have built their lives in the country despite their unlawful status, obtaining a visa can become a reality with the right approach and supporting documentation. In this article, we outline […]
New Director Appointed at Lisa’s Law
We are delighted to announce that Immigration Supervisor, Mahfuz Ahmed, has been appointed as a Director at Lisa’s Law. Mahfuz becomes the third Director at the firm, along with Managing Director, Chuanli Ding and Solicitor, Felix Otuoke. Mahfuz’s role as Director will be to oversee and lead efforts to foster the growth and development […]
Unfair Dismissal – a Guide for Employers and Employees
In today’s article, we will examine what happens when an employer unfairly sacks an employee, which is known as unfair dismissal. You can read our fair dismissal article, which explains the circumstances in which your employer can dismiss you fairly, by clicking here. While employers are allowed to dismiss (also known as sack) their […]
How can you protect commercial property against severe weather events?
While the UK has a reputation for its relatively mild, albeit rainy weather, at times it can become more serious. Some time ago, the UK experienced severe weather, leading to us receiving many enquiries from customers regarding commercial properties that suffered from flooding which caused water leakage, repairs and other losses. With the prediction […]
Immigration Salary List Rapid Review Published
On 4 December 2023, the Home Secretary announced several changes to the immigration system related to the Skilled Worker (SW) route. The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) subsequently published its rapid review of the Immigration Salary List (ISL) on 23 February 2024 after being commissioned by the Home Secretary James Cleverly. The Immigration Salary List […]