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Snake Strike Action
08/08/2023

Striking vipers - how industrial action can poison your immigration application

Any applicant applying for entry clearance or leave to remain undertaking strike action needs to calculate the impact this will have, not only on their take-home pay, but also on their ability to meet the immigration financial requirements. Learn how it might affect you.

Business & work immigration, Working in the UK
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England Lioness players GBE
27/06/2023

Changes to Governing Body Endorsement (GBE) criteria for the women's game

Prior to the commencement of the new 2023/2024 Women’s Super League (WSL) and the Women’s Championship seasons, the FA has made a few significant changes to the Governing Body Endorsement (GBE) criteria for the women’s game.

Business & work immigration, Sports immigration, Working in the UK
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Football GBE
19/06/2023

Changes To Governing Body Endorsements (GBE) for International Footballers

International footballers who require a visa to play professional football in England or undertake any employment duties for a football club in England must obtain a Governing Body Endorsement (GBE) from the Football Association of England (The FA). Read about the recent changes to the GBE requirements.

Business & work immigration, Working in the UK, Sports immigration
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Gringer worker - sponsored
14/06/2023

Do sponsored workers have job security?

Sponsored workers who have a time-limited right to work in the UK can invariably be concerned about their job security. Find out more from our expert partner in employment law - Claire Hollins from Kuits Solicitors. Read More

Business & work immigration, Working in the UK, Sponsored worker
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Gary McIndoe
Gary McIndoe
14/06/2023

Innovator Founder Visa – a five minute explainer

The Innovator Founder visa is a hybrid of the now defunct Innovator and Start-up Visas. It is the only route for foreign entrepreneurs to enter the UK to establish a new business. It is also available to those who have significantly contributed to an existing business. The business must be deemed innovative, viable and scalable. Read more to see how to qualify.

Business & work immigration, Investing in the UK
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Sydney Opera House UK/Australia Trade Agreement
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Sam Jubb
07/06/2023

The UK / Australia Free Trade Agreement - changes to visa rules

The UK / Australia Free Trade Agreement has some implications for UK-inbound migration under The Youth Mobility Scheme & The Global Business Mobility Route. Find out how it may impact you.

Business & work immigration, Working in the UK
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Laptop sponsor licencing
24/05/2023

Key updates to sponsor licence duties & compliance

On 31 March 2023, the Home Office updated their Workers and Temporary Workers Guidance in relation to sponsor duties and compliance. Found out how these changes impact your sponsor licence obligations.

Business & work immigration, Sponsor licensing
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Airport - visa routes
12/05/2023

Use it or lose it - exploring underused UK visa routes

Sponsorship of migrant workers can be quite administratively burdensome on both employers and sponsored workers. Here we explore alternative route to working in the UK.

Business & work immigration, Working in the UK
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