Journalist who refused to use work app on personal phone wins unfair dismissal claim
An employment tribunal has ruled that an employee who refused to install a work app on her personal phone was unfairly dismissed. The installation of the app would have left the journalist unable to separate her work life and her home life, something she resisted against by refusing to have the app installed. Depending […]
Should you make a foreign will if you have assets abroad?
Countries around the world have different inheritance and tax laws. As someone who is a domicile of England and Wales, you can make a foreign will with a lawyer which covers your overseas assets. However, in some cases it would be advisable to create a separate will to cover your assets in other countries. […]
Harsher penalties proposed for landlords and businesses employing illegal workers!
Presently, if you are a business employing an illegal worker (a person who does not have the status to reside in the UK), you can face a fine of up to £20,000 for each illegal worker. If you are a landlord and have rented a property to a tenant without status, you could […]
Can you enforce a foreign judgement in the UK?
Today we would like to change things up and introduce you to another area of law, enforcing a foreign judgment in the UK. We understand that some of you may not be from the UK and would like to know whether you can enforce a judgment that you have obtained outside of the UK. […]
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 […]
