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  • 27 July 2019
  • Employment

Brexit and TUPE

We’re nearing October and it’s still unclear what the UK’s withdrawal agreement with the EU will look like or if one will exist at all!
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  • 25 July 2019
  • Immigration

Acceptance to MAC’s expansion to Shortage Occupation List

The Government has announced that it has accepted the recommendations of the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) in respect of the expansion of the Shortage Occupation List (SOL). The Shortage Occupation List is an important exemption for Sponsors when sponsoring migrant workers under Tier 2 of the Points-Based System.

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  • 24 July 2019
  • Immigration

Ancestry Visa

If you are a Commonwealth Citizen with an ancestral link to the UK through one or more of your grandparents, then it is likely to be the case that you will be eligible to apply for an ancestry visa to allow you to live and work in the UK.
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  • 23 July 2019
  • Employment

The Flexible Working Bill – should we all work flexibly?

Last week, the Flexible Working Bill received its second reading in the House of Commons. The Bill, if passed, would require all employers to offer flexible working automatically, unless specific circumstances apply.
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  • 18 July 2019
  • Immigration

Alternatives to the Tier 1 Entrepreneur Route: July 2019

The Tier 1 Entrepreneur route was very popular with overseas investors. It allowed entrepreneurs the freedom to enter the UK with a minimum investment of £200,000. This route was closed to new entrants on 29 March 2019. In this article we look at the most popular alternatives to this route for businesses.

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  • 16 July 2019
  • Immigration

Use of e-gates at the UK border increases by 1 million

The Government has revealed that more than one million passengers from seven additional countries have used e-gates to enter the country.

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  • 15 July 2019
  • Immigration

Transferring employees to the UK: The Tier 2 ICT visa

The Tier 2 (Intra Company Transfer) is designed for global companies and finds its equivalent in the immigration rules of various other countries. The route allows the quick transfer of key employees, often to plug an important gap in resources for a limited period.The Tier 2 ICT visa is a quick and efficient route to transfer employees to the UK from linked entities
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  • 11 July 2019
  • Employee Ownership Trust

The benefits of Employee Ownership Trusts

Do you want to realise the value in your business, but concerned about the time and cost issues surrounding finding a buyer, talking to competitors and engaging in lengthy due diligence? Employee Ownership Trusts may just be the answer!
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  • 11 July 2019
  • Immigration

Applying for a visit visa to come to the UK: FAQs

The UK immigration system divides visitors to the UK in two categories, those requiring a visa prior to their departure (known as visa-nationals) and those who do not need a visa (non-visa nationals). The visit visa process for visa nationals can often be a tedious process and if not done correctly, it can lead to a refusal.
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  • 10 July 2019
  • Privacy and Data Protection

GDPR: ICO issues second intent to fine in two days

Just one day after the ICO delivered a notice of intent to fine British Airways £183 million for alleged personal data breaches, it has delivered another, this time to global hotel group, the Marriott International.
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  • 10 July 2019
  • Immigration

Posted Workers and the Van Der Elst provision

The Posted Workers directive or the Van Der Elst provisions have been an important mechanism for EU-based companies in posting employees to provide services across Europe.
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  • 08 July 2019
  • Corporate and M&A

Taking and enforcement of charges over shares in English companies

An overriding question for the charge at the outset with any charge over shares will be the marketability of the charged shares in the event of enforcement.
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