19 December 2019
Post-Brexit immigration rules – not so bad for the finance sector?
Hot on the heels of the general election outcome, this article sets out the likely new Conservative party immigration policies and rules for the finance sector. In particular, it focuses on the impact of Brexit and the intention for the UK to have a new post-Brexit immigration system. For the finance sector, the outlook is generally positive and although uncertainty remains and hoops will have to be jumped through, the new rules and systems should not be overly onerous. Care still needs to be taken though, especially in terms of prevention of illegal working.
12 November 2019
The use of Artificial Intelligence by the Home Office to stream visa applications
A look at the reliance on artificial intelligence by the Home Office as a streaming tool for visa applications, and whether it may actually be carrying out its functions on grounds of racial bias.
11 October 2019
TUPE or Not TUPE: That Is the Question
Marcia Longdon, Partner in our Immigration department, writes for the American Bar Association exploring what TUPE is along with it's relevance to UK Immigration law and some problems which arise from this.
30 August 2019
Handle with care: why it’s time to treat EU nationals responsibly
Katie Newbury discusses the implications of a no-deal Brexit on free movement and the impact on Europeans living in the UK.
16 August 2019
Global Talent visa to replace Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) scheme
In a welcome move, Boris Johnson recently announced the potential for a new Global Talent visa for those with skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects. This follows hot on the heels of his other recent announcements in relation to asking the Migration Advisory Committee to look at whether the UK should adopt an Australian style Points Based System.
