Final bills become law ahead of UK general election
As the UK heads to a general election on 4th July, a number of bills have received royal assent in advance of the dissolution of Parliament. This rush to pass legislation is part of the so-called ‘wash-up’ period, which is when any unfinished parliamentary business must be passed by both the House of Commons and […]
Auction Purchases vs. Standard Property Purchases – What are the Pros and Cons of Each?
If you’ve ever looked at purchasing a property, you will have come across a range of listing types across property websites. Purchasing property in England can be done through several methods, with auction purchases and standard purchases being two of the most common. Each type has distinct processes, advantages, and potential pitfalls. In today’s […]
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 […]
Skilled Worker Visa Update: Running Own Business Now Allowed
The Skilled Worker visa is often considered a “golden ticket” for individuals seeking to live and work in the UK under sponsorship from an employer. After five years, visa holders can even apply for settlement. However, this visa also comes with certain conditions and restrictions. One of the limitations is on undertaking additional work. […]
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 available to […]
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 […]