Concealment of essential information leads to deprivation of citizenship
By Yang Peng Relationships in real life are not always stable; there are always ups and downs. Likewise, when applying for a visa, applicants often face challenges in proving the genuineness and enduring nature of their relationships. Consequently, accidental omissions and minor errors may occur in the complex visa application procedure. During the […]
How to rent guide – what do tenants and landlords need to know?
The government has updated its ‘How to Rent’ guide for October 2023. It provides important information for those who are renting a home privately under an assured shorthold tenancy. You can access the latest version of the How to rent guide here. The How to Rent guide should be given to the tenant at […]
Brook House Inquiry Findings – Part 2
This article is part two of our in depth look at the findings of the Brook House Inquiry, following our previous article last week. In this piece, we will highlight the remaining recommendations made by the Chair of the Inquiry, Kate Eves. We will also examine what steps the Home Office has taken to […]
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 […]