European travel information and authorisation system (ETIAS) introduced by EU – UK travellers must apply!
In our recent article about the new UK Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme, we mentioned that the EU were planning on introducing a similar system. Now, the details about that scheme, the ETIAS, have been revealed. By acquiring an ETIAS travel authorisation, you will be able to enter these European countries as often as you […]
Guide to the UK Fiance visa. What are the requirements and can you switch to a spouse visa?
Many people will be familiar with the ‘spouse visa’, a type of visa which allows a foreign national to live with their partner in the UK as long as the partner is either British or settled in the UK. However, there is another similar type of visa – the fiance visa. Both visas are separate […]
Migration Advisory Committee recommends scrapping the Shortage Occupation List
The Migration Advisory Committee has published its 2023 review of the shortage occupation list. Commissioned in August 2022, the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) is an independent non-department public body that advises the government on migration issues. Compared with previous reviews, this review was conducted on the basis of the MAC’s recommendation that employers should […]
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 […]