Thinking about coming to the UK? These are the 4 most popular UK visa routes
By Yang Peng You may have been thinking about coming to the UK, whether it is just to visit or to settle here. The UK immigration procedure can seem complicated for those who have never travelled here before. In this article we will look at the most common UK visa routes. Option 1 […]
The SNP announces independence plan for Scottish citizenship
The Scottish government has published new proposals for how someone would be able to obtain Scottish citizenship in a independent Scotland. These proposals were published in a research paper entitled ‘Citizenship in an independent Scotland’. The report’s release comes at a time when Scottish independence currently seems to be a remote possibility. The sudden […]
Property dispute causes couple to pay £280,000 over extension too close to neighbour’s house
When you renovate a property or plan to expand the area of the property, there are usually two things to pay attention to: first, whether you need to apply for planning permission; second, how close the property extension is to the boundary. In many cases, the second problem may be more troublesome for homeowners, especially when […]
Flexible Working Act – can I request flexible working from day one of employment?
Flexible working is now the norm for many employers and employees alike. With Covid lockdowns forcing many employees to work remotely, businesses across the world adapted and innovated to adjust to the new working environment. The UK has been somewhat of a global leader in this area, with a recent study showing that the UK […]
What is the duty of my bank if I am a victim of fraud? Supreme Court provides clarity on Quincecare
The Supreme Court has recently made an important decision in the case of Philipp vs Barclays Bank, potentially spelling the end of the duty of care known as ‘Quincecare’. Following this decision, victims of authorised push payment (APP) fraud can no longer rely on Quincecare duty, with the Supreme Court deciding that no such […]
Court dismisses appeal for deprivation of citizenship
By Yang Peng In an important recent case, the Court of Appeal announced that the appellant A’s appeal in the case of Shyti v Secretary of State for the Home Department (SSHD) against the decision to deprive him of his British Nationality, was dismissed. This article looks at the circumstances in which citizenship […]
Do you have a parent with EU citizenship? You might be eligible for a British passport!
Written by Lorraine Hon A new law has given nationality rights to children born in the UK to EU citizens. Previously, the children of EU citizens who were working in the UK were not given British citizenship. However, this has changed with the recent implementation of a new law for those born before the […]
Surprise UK student visa announcement – students no longer able to switch to a work visa while studying!
We recently brought you news about the changes the Home Office are making to the UK Student Visa. Well, the Home Office have now surprised us all by implementing some of these changes with immediate effect! Understandably, overseas students in the UK may be anxious about what this will mean for them, as well […]
UK Government announces huge increase in immigration fees
The UK government has announced a substantial increase in visa fees across a range of immigration and nationality routes, including the immigration health surcharge. The Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has framed this increase as necessary to fund a 6% rise in doctor’s wages. Following a recommended pay rise for public sector workers of between […]
What is the threshold for ethical veganism as a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010?
The Equality Act 2010 affords protections against discrimination to a wide range of people based on a range of characteristics including: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. The word “belief” within the Equality Act is rather broad, leaving room for interpretation. There […]