17 June 2024
What do the main political parties’ manifestos tell us about the future of UK immigration policy?
Opinion polls may be divided as to how high a priority immigration policy is for the electorate but with at least one party labelling this the ‘immigration election’, it is certainly an area which is set to attract significant scrutiny in the manifestos released this week. We set out here a comparison of the main political parties’ immigration policies – as set out in their manifestos – and consider what it could mean for future UK immigration policy.
10 June 2024
Are personal details in asylum claims kept confidential? Protecting the privacy of asylum seekers and safeguarding confidentiality
Asylum seekers often find themselves in a vulnerable position, sharing sensitive and confidential information with the Home Office to support their asylum claims. Their cooperation is required to substantiate their claim and they rely on the understanding that this information will remain confidential and, most crucially, will not be shared with the authorities of their country of nationality.
7 May 2024
Parting ways with LLP partners – top tips on partner exits
There are numerous reasons why a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) may wish to part ways with one or more of its partners (members). It could be due to misconduct on the part of the partner, a breakdown in their relationship with other partners or colleagues, or as part of a restructuring of the business, for example due to declining client demand in a particular service line or specialism (akin to redundancy in an employment context).
11 April 2024
Recent changes to the Ukraine Schemes
In response to the invasion of Ukraine by Russian armed forces in February 2022, which saw millions fleeing the country, the UK had introduced immigration options to Ukrainian nationals seeking safety in the UK. These options include the Ukraine Family Scheme, the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme and the Ukraine Extension Scheme.
28 March 2024
The Cost of Loving Crisis – What you need to know about the new Family visa financial requirements
On 14 March 2024, the UK government released a statement of changes in the Immigration Rules as part of the Prime Minister and Home Secretary’s plan to slash migration levels. The Home Office expects that at least 300,000 people who came to the UK last year would now not be able to enter under these changes.
