With lots of students finishing their exams at this time of year, we often receive queries from hiring teams, looking to understand the Student visa category and how these candidates could transition into longer-term roles.
We set out below the
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Any benefits of the new ‘concierge service’ for high-growth businesses would be completely outweighed by the earned settlement proposals
Comments from Chancellor Rachel Reeves in January at Davos have materialised into two new schemes to attract more high-growth businesses to the UK.
Announced as part of London Tech Week, the two new ‘concierge service’ schemes include visa fee reimbursements
Will children be banned from ‘Social Media’? With legislation passed and consultation now closed, which platforms could face restrictions?
In March 2026 the Government launched a wide-ranging consultation on children’s access to the internet, ‘Growing up in the online world: a national consultation’. The consultation followed Australia’s ban on social media for under 16s, and an announcement
Artificial intelligence in regulatory tribunals: key principles from guidance for judicial office holders
Artificial intelligence tools continue to develop at pace, reshaping how legal practice is conducted. These technologies are now being used across the legal landscape – by legal representatives preparing submissions, by self-represented litigants seeking guidance, and increasingly by courts and tribunals
Looking Beyond Stereotypes: Credibility in Sexual Orientation Based Asylum Claims
The start of Pride Month in the UK provides an opportunity for immigration lawyers to reflect on the challenges facing LGBTQ+ asylum-seeking clients.
Still fresh in our minds is April’s BBC investigation, which suggested the existence of a shadow
Professional behaviour and the junior accountant: understanding your personal obligations
As a junior accountant, you are likely already comfortable with the core technical principles that support your role. Much of your day‑to‑day work is shaped by financial reporting obligations and the need to comply with accounting standards. These are the
The UK’s Sporting Events Bill: A structural shift in event governance and commercial protection
On 14 May 2026, the UK Government introduced the Sporting Events Bill into Parliament. While still only a proposal at this stage, it signals a clear and positive shift in how the UK plans, protects and delivers major international sporting
Opportunities for Regulators in the Age of AI
The rapid expansion in Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities and products has invited individuals and organisations to consider how such capabilities could be harnessed in their professional spheres.
Professional regulatory bodies are engaging with the conversation about the use of AI
Can an employer pay a sponsored worker more than a non-sponsored worker?
One question clients often ask is whether an employer can lawfully pay a sponsored worker more than a non-sponsored worker doing the same role, particularly given the increases to minimum salary thresholds under the Skilled Worker route.
Growing Risks for Regulators in the Age of AI
The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has unlocked extraordinary capabilities across every sector, including in the legal and regulatory sphere. But with that transformation, which is progressing at lightning-quick speed, comes an equally dramatic rise in risks for regulators. Whether