18 March 2020
COVID-19 - Managing health and risk whilst in police custody
At the time of this blog, according to officials, the criminal justice system continues to operate ‘as normal’. Whilst it is to be expected that non-essential trials will likely be delayed, certain components of the justice system cannot simply be deferred - crime happens no less in times of pandemic. Police custody is one such area where the wheels will need to continue to turn regardless of COVID-19.
17 March 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Global efforts to manage and mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 virus are creating extraordinary challenges for everyone.
13 March 2020
IHS fee increase - you can't budget for it
It was confirmed in this week’s Budget that the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) will be increasing from £400 to £624 per year of the visa. The IHS is a visa fee applicable to overseas nationals for the NHS. The measure also increases the discounted rate for students, their dependants and those applying for Tier 5 (Youth Mobility Scheme) visas from £300 to £470 per year of the visa. In a new tweak to the previous arrangements, the surcharge will be set at the lower £470 rate for all children under the age of 18.
13 March 2020
KN Global Immigration Update - January and February 2020
Our January and February 2020 global immigration update provides key changes to immigration rules in global jurisdictions. In this month's issue we include Poland, Sweden, Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, Portugal, Belarus, Australia, Singapore, China, USA, Chile Colombia, Azerbaijan, Saudi Arabia and the UAE,
12 March 2020
Immigration update - Coronavirus immigration implications, increased IHS fees in the Budget and ILR salary levels
As another emergency government Cobra meeting takes place today and the government is expected to move into the “delay” phase of the Coronavirus response, we answer key questions about the immigration implications for your business as you make contingency plans.