Illegal entrants to be prevented from claiming asylum under Illegal Migration Bill announced by Home Office
On 7th March, the Home Secretary announced her plan to stop illegal migration to the UK by preventing those who enter the United Kingdom from claiming asylum. The Illegal Migration Bill proposes that all that enter the UK ‘illegally’ (often by crossing the Channel in a small boat) will be detained and then removed to […]
Mortgage Application Guide – Avoiding Money Laundering Allegations
Getting the approval for a mortgage on a property is a very tough thing to do for most people, especially in the current climate we find ourselves in. Often, a long time has been spent filling out forms and going over options with lenders and other professionals. Not to mention saving up the money needed […]
What new routes and changes to existing routes have been announced by the Home Office in 2023’s first Statement of Changes?
The government has announced the latest statement of changes in the immigration rules, titled HC1160. These provisions have been made under Section 1 (4) and Section 3 (2) of the Immigration Act 1971. These are the first statement of changes to the immigration rules since 18th October last year, and as a result are relatively […]
Landmark case: ‘Superior landlords’ not liable for Rent Repayment Order (RRO)
By Evveline Loh A landmark case has just been handed down on 1st March 2023 by the Supreme Court in the case of Rakusen (Respondent) v Jepsen and others (Appellants). This has been a long awaited decision as it has now been ruled that for rent-to-rent arrangements, tenants are not allowed to seek redress […]
Courts agree with the Home Office on relevance of experience and qualifications when applying for leave to remain on the basis of setting up a business
The appellant is a Turkish national that applied for leave to remain under the European Communities Association Agreement (ECAA) in order to establish himself in business (ECAA Business Visa). His proposal involved the acquisition of an existing grocery shop and its development. He was intending to buy an existing business, organic grocery store in […]
Local authorities may be forced to pay out millions of pounds after homeowner wins £300k Japanese knotweed case
“Japanese knotweed”. The mere mention of this plant is enough to strike fear in the hearts of homeowners, property developers and landlords up and down the country. However, the High Court made a recent key judgment which marks a new milestone in the “Japanese knotweed debate” and may turn the tide on who bears responsibility […]
High Court Refuses to Strike Out Negligence Claim Against Home Secretary
In a recent judgement, Aruchanga v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2023] EWHC 282 (KB), the High Court refused the Home Secretary’s application to strike out the claimant’s negligence claim against them. The Claimant arrived in the UK in May 1995 from Rwanda and claimed asylum upon arrival. He was granted […]
India Young Professionals Scheme Visa – how to apply
The India Young Professionals Scheme visa permits young people aged 18 to 30 years old to travel and live in the UK for up 2 years. This presents a fantastic opportunity for young people from India to be able to travel to the UK, and, providing that the applicant is a graduate and has enough […]
MEES regulations make it illegal to let ‘F’ and ‘G’ Commercial Properties from April – how to prepare for EPC changes
Commercial property landlords should be aware of an important deadline coming up in the very near future. On 1st April, the application of minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) for commercial properties come into effect. This will mean that landlords who own properties which are rated either ‘F’ or ‘G’ on the energy performance certificate (EPC) […]
Lacoste’s handling of flexible working request found to be indirect discrimination against former manager
Although flexible working has been around for a while now, it reached a new level of prominence during the Covid-19 pandemic due to the need to alter working habits. Post-pandemic, employees and employers alike are continuing to favour flexible working more and more as a way to boost staff retention, work-life balance and also productivity. […]
