Trust assets – how do I protect them following a divorce?
Trust assets in divorce proceedings are an increasingly common issue in family law cases. In divorce proceedings, if you or your spouse are beneficiaries of a trust and are entitled to capital or income from the trust, this is likely to be considered a financial resource. As a result, it will be financially considered by […]
Council at fault for ignoring woman’s nuisance complaints against restaurant
Nuisance complaints are a surprisingly common occurrence. While there are no statistics for general nuisance complaints, there were a total of 356,367 noise complaints recorded by local authorities in 2020/2021, giving an idea of just how many complaints councils receive in general. The case we will be discussing today doesn’t exclusively focus on a […]
Brook House Inquiry – what were the findings? Part 1.
By Victor Falcon Mmegwa This article is a more detailed follow up to our instant report on 19th September about the Home Office response to the Brook House Inquiry. In this article, we will go into more detail about the Inquiry, as well as take a look at some of the recommendations made by […]
ETAs to be introduced for travel to the UK – do I need to apply?
If you have travelled to countries such as Canada, the USA, Australia, and New Zealand, you may be familiar with the concept of an ETA. Short for electronic travel authorisation, ETAs are used to prevent unwanted visitors from entering the respective country. While they are already used in the previously listed countries, both the EU […]
UK Ancestry Visa Guidance and FAQs
What is a UK Ancestry Visa? Ancestry visa is a visa issued by the United Kingdom to Commonwealth citizens with a grandparent born in the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man or Ireland. Should you qualify, you will be granted a 5-year visa. You can also apply for a UK Ancestry visa […]
New EPC targets scrapped following Sunak’s Net Zero reversals
In an announcement to the British public this week, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak revealed that he has decided to scrap EPC targets requiring landlords to bring private rental properties up to a minimum level of C by 2025. We discussed these targets in depth in a previous article from February here. While EPC ratings may […]
The Legal Implications of Issuing Warnings Without Action in Employee Management
In the world of employment law, addressing employee misconduct demands a thoughtful and structured approach. One common error that employers often make is the passive issuance of warnings without taking concrete action. In this article, we will explore why this approach can have legal repercussions and the importance of following due process. The Significance […]
Single-use plastic items banned in England from 1 October 2023
From 1 October 2023 businesses must no longer supply, sell or offer certain single-use plastic items in England. The UK government has announced a ban on a wide range of plastic items, which will include: Online and over-the-counter sales and supply Items from new and existing stock All types of single-use plastic, including biodegradable, […]
Home Office states 2017 Brook House IRC abuse unacceptable
The Home Office has announced that the abuse at Brook House IRC in 2017 was unacceptable. In 2019, an inquiry was started into Brook House Detention Centre (Brook House Immigration Removal Centre) in relation to the treatment of detainees in 2017. The Brook House Inquiry identified 19 instances of mistreatment contrary to Article 3 of […]
UK visa fees to increase from 4th October 2023
UK’s immigration and nationality fees (UK visa fees) are set to increase from 4th October 2023. The Home Office confirmed today (15th September) that they will be increasing fees for the majority of immigration applications starting on 4th October 2023. The fee rises were originally announced in July this year, and today, legislation is […]