Why Family Visas Matter to UK Employers
Family immigration is often treated as a separate issue from an employee’s sponsored work route, yet in practice the two are closely linked. A sponsored worker who is supporting a partner or spouse through UK family visas may face significant costs and documentary demands. When applications such as the UK spouse visa, the partner visa […]
National Minimum Wage Rates
Under UK law, employers are required to pay at least a minimum hourly rate for the hours someone works under the National Minimum Wage rules. Since April 2024, the National Living Wage applies to workers aged 21 or over. For workers aged under 21 and for apprentices in their first year, the National Minimum Wage […]
UK Earned Settlement: Proposed ILR Reforms Guide
The UK Government has opened a public consultation on a possible overhaul of how migrants qualify for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). The proposals, grouped under the label “earned settlement”, would, if implemented, mark a clear break from the familiar five-year settlement framework used across most work and family categories. At this stage, however, the […]
UK Settlement Shake-Up: Implications for HR & Employers
The Home Secretary has launched a formal consultation on a new earned settlement system for Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK. The consultation proposes moving away from the familiar five-year route to ILR for most workers and their families and replacing it with a ten-year default that can be shortened or lengthened depending on […]
UK Asylum Reforms Published
The Home Office has released details of asylum reforms, outlining the government’s plan to restructure how the UK manages asylum, refugee protection and post-decision enforcement. UK Asylum Reforms The changes replace the current long-term, relatively predictable framework with one built around shorter grants of leave, regular reassessment, conditional support and faster removal processes. […]
Prevention of Illegal Working Guide 2025
Under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, it is unlawful for an employer to employ someone who does not have the legal right to work in the UK, or who is working in breach of the conditions of their immigration permission. Employers in the UK are required by law to comply with the prevention […]
Immigration Skills Charge UK
The Immigration Skills Charge (ISC) is a fee imposed on UK employers who sponsor certain categories of migrant workers under the UK’s points-based immigration system. Introduced on 6 April 2017 under the Immigration Skills Charge Regulations 2017 made pursuant to section 70 of the Immigration Act 2014, the ISC was designed to encourage employers to […]
UK Immigration Reforms 2025: What HR Needs to Know
The Home Office has confirmed a new wave of immigration reforms in its latest Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules (HC 1333), published on 14 October 2025. These reforms form part of the government’s Plan for Change and will affect how employers, HR teams and recruiters manage international hiring, compliance and workforce planning from […]
Sponsoring under the Skilled Worker Visa: Best Practices
Sponsoring talent under the Skilled Worker visa has become more structured, data-driven and closely monitored by the Home Office. New rules brought in in 2025 now require employers to meet higher salary thresholds, follow tighter eligibility criteria and maintain clear evidence for every stage of the sponsorship process. UKVI now expects sponsors to manage immigration […]
Building a Culture of Sponsor Licence Compliance
For UK employers, a compliant sponsorship framework safeguards business continuity, workforce planning and brand reputation. The Home Office continues to scrutinise sponsor behaviour closely, making it vital to embed robust governance from day one. A proactive approach also supports efficiency, reducing errors, preventing downgrades and protecting your ability to recruit internationally when needed. Below, we […]