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 […]
Temporary admission and time spent on visitor visa may still count towards 10-year lawful residence
Migrants who have accumulated ten years of continuous lawful residence (10-year lawful residence) under any combination of visas may qualify for Indefinite Leave to Remain. This would also include those who spent a period of time on temporary admission or immigration bail and were subsequently granted a visa. An example of this would […]
Successful EU Settlement Scheme Appeal for couple despite lack of relevant EU permit
We have recently been successful in the appeal of an application for our client to join his EU national partner under the EUSS (EU Settlement Scheme). There has been lots of coverage recently about this topic following a decision by the Court of Appeal in Celik vs Secretary of State for the Home Department […]
Legal advisor at Lisa’s Law qualifies as a Solicitor!
We are delighted to announce that legal advisor, Paul Cheuk, has been admitted to the Roll of Solicitors and has therefore qualified as a Solicitor. Paul has taken up the role of Litigation Solicitor at the firm with immediate effect. Paul joined the firm in February 2022 as a Paralegal, following previous work experience […]
Online Divorce Companies Investigated by the CMA – Why Should I Use a Family Law Solicitor Instead?
If you are currently going, or ever have gone through a through a divorce, you will know it’s a very stressful time for all involved. From finding a lawyer, to negotiating between the two parties, arranging financial settlements, and even child custody issues, the divorce process can be a headache, and the costs can quickly […]