The Future of UK Immigration is here…But what does it look like?
Home Secretary Priti Patel has revealed the UK’s new points based immigration system and post Brexit visa rules in a document spanning over 130 pages, so we have broken down the key factors for coming to work, study or visit. More detailed articles on the specifics will follow, but this blog will largely cover the […]
A new 5-year settlement visa for BNOs, who is eligible?
According to an announcement made this month by Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, the UK will target people holding BNO (British National Overseas) Status a new visa route with the possibility of permanent residency further down the line. This route allows people from Hong Kong with BNO status to apply for a one-off visa for […]
With COVID-19 still in Sight, Redundancy Wave has Arrived!
One of the major fallouts of the coronavirus pandemic is the effect it has had on people’s livelihoods and careers. At the start of the year many people in work would have assumed their place was relatively untouchable if they continued to work hard and fulfil the role they were brought on to do. However, […]
Migrants who face imminent destitution can also apply for public funds now
The Home Office has just updated their policy on public funds. The amended policy will allow migrants who face imminent destitution, not only those who are already destitute, to apply for public funds, which is clearly another positive step forward. Online applications for access to public funds have already been available to certain migrants […]
PhD students to get 3 years PSW visas and all other graduates 2 years – the UK has opened its arms to global talents
The UK’s desire to becoming a leading scientific superpower has taken its first steps today, with the new Research and Development Roadmap being revealed by the Business Secretary Alok Sharma. What are the key points of this plan? Attracting and retaining global talents Government to ensure UK is the best place in the […]
Success after Success for Lisa’s Law!
Here at Lisa’s Law we place an immense amount of value in our team because we know that they are the very heart of our firm. We all work as one to make sure our clients are receiving the best quality service from the most knowledgeable and attentive caseworkers possible. This is why we […]
Splitting assets in a divorce – How does it work?
Divorce is always going to be a difficult thing to deal with, and there is no definitive guidebook that everyone can turn to when figuring it out. Each divorce, like each marriage, is unique. A couple will spend so much time building a life together, it is only natural that they will also accumulate wealth, […]
Visas for the sole representatives of overseas businesses – What are they?
It is not always easy for a business to expand into a new market. Among others, culture, market conditions, law and tax systems can be completely different. It is natural that the business may want to send someone as its representative to the new market to establish a certain presence before it eventually decides whether […]
Finally some light at the end of the tunnel? – Property transactions in May see a slight rise
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) presents monthly estimates of residential and non -residential property transactions in the UK and its constituent countries, and as you’d expect that last couple of reports have shown a downward trend due to the COVID-19 pandemic. You can check out our report on the April report here: Lowest rate […]
Pubs and restaurants may have to register all customers as hospitality industry re-opens
Decisions on relaxing the 2-metre distancing rule and reopening hospitality on 4 July are expected to be finalised at a meeting of the government’s Covid-19 committee today. The committee will also be discussing the option of customers having to give their name and contact information on entry, as a means of keeping track of […]