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. […]
If a couple who own UK properties got married in a foreign country, is it better to divorce there or in the UK?
The UK is a country which is home to many immigrants from across the world. Like a lot of immigrants to the UK today, the individuals in this case decided to settle after coming here to study, meeting at work and eventually getting married. However, the situation is complicated by the fact that the couple […]
Another successful private life application after 13 years of no status in the UK
By Lorraine Hon We are pleased to have been successful in another private life route case where our client came to the UK as a teenager after fleeing the Taliban in Afghanistan. One of the private life route requirements is where the applicant is aged 18 or above but below 25 at the […]
Court of Appeal rules that Removal of Asylum Seekers to Rwanda is unlawful
Today (29/06/2023), the Court of Appeal reversed the High Court decision in AAA v Secretary of State for the Home Department (SSHD) on 19th December 2023 where it was held that removal of asylum seekers to Rwanda was lawful. In today’s ruling, the Court of Appeal confirmed that any removals of asylum seekers […]
Home Office re-commences deport now, appeal later certification
By Victor Falcon Mmegwa Recently, the Home Secretary, Suella Braverman MP, confirmed in a letter to the Chair of the Home Affairs Select Committee that the Home Office have suggested the use of certification under section 94B of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 from 5 June 2023. This means that any appeal […]
Confirmed – Proposed Bill of Rights abandoned by the UK Government
In June 2022, the UK Government proposed a Bill of Rights which was intended to replace the Human Rights Act 1998. The Human Rights Act affords us all with fundamental rights and freedoms by enshrining the rights contained in the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). The introduction of the Bill of Rights […]
High Court case could open floodgates to thousands of COVID business interruption claims
A recent High Court case could pave the way for thousands of insurance claims by small to medium sized businesses in the UK. The fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic continues to have an impact on businesses, with the latest high-profile case involving the ExCel conference centre in London and their insurers, Royal & Sun Alliance. […]
