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At a glance:If your employee’s visa is expiring in a few months you’ll likely need a Sponsor Licence and then a Skilled Worker visa for the employee. In the UK Sponsor Licence is required for all organisations irrespective of their status, who wish to hire foreign workers. It is an important reminder that PostBrexit, EU/EEA […]

If your sponsor licence has been revoked, chances are this didn’t land as “just another email”. It landed like a punch to the chest. One minute you’re trying to keep services running, teams supported and people paid.The next, you’re facing the loss of key staff, operational chaos, reputational damage…and a clock that’s already ticking. RVS […]

Summary Under the new sponsor rules for 2025/26, which came into force on 22nd July 2025: On 22nd July 2025, the UK radically overhauled its sponsored work routes so that most new Skilled Worker visas are now reserved for higher‑skill, higher‑salary roles, with only narrow, temporary exceptions for some mid‑skill occupations. The changes raise the […]

Summary Christmas morning arrives in most British households with grey winter light, breakfast being prepared, and children rushing downstairs. But for thousands of fathers across England and Wales, that morning arrives in a rented flat, a friend’s spare bedroom, or alone. No children appear at the door. No voices call out with excitement. The pain […]

Summary In my family law practice, I often see unmarried clients who have separated from their wealthy partner and are extremely worried about how they will financially support their children. In addition to seeking an assessment through the Child Maintenance Service (CMS), you can apply to the Family Court for an order under Schedule 1 […]

Summary The Skilled Worker Visa is the UK’s main work visa route, enabling foreign nationals to live and work in the UK for up to five years. As specialists in UK Business Immigration, we have seen at first hand how the immigration rules have changed in recent years, making it harder for those with the […]

Summary For thousands of families, meeting the UK immigration Minimum Income Requirement (MIR) can make the difference between being together and living apart, with no certainty of when they can be together again. Therefore, having a robust understanding of the MIR before you apply for a UK Family Visa is incredibly important. What is the […]

Summary London is known as the divorce capital of the world. This is because, when it comes to divorce financial settlements, English judges are seen to be generous to the financially weaker spouse. In 2001, the House of Lords in White v White [2001] 1 AC 596 ruled that both financial and non-financial contributions to […]

Summary Sponsor Licence revocation is one of the most disruptive actions the Home Office can take against a UK business. Whether your company sponsors a single overseas worker or an entire international team, the consequences of losing your licence are immediate and can be commercially and reputationally dire. What Does It Mean When Your Sponsor […]

Summary The importance of fathers when it comes to a child’s development is in absolutely no doubt. Still, many fathers in England and Wales continue to face barriers when seeking child contact after a separation. While the law does not favour one parent over the other, the practical reality can feel very different. Allegations, miscommunication, […]