The Home Office has opened a major consultation on plans to overhaul the UK settlement system—proposals that could reshape long-term migration routes, employer sponsorship strategies, and the expectations of anyone currently working toward Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). These changes, set out in the policy paper   A Fairer Pathway to Settlemen t , are among the most far-reaching in years. In our latest episode of The Employment Law Podcast, our immigration partners, Alex F

Law meets leadership: Why It’s time to rethink how we solve workplace challenges In the ever-shifting landscape of modern work, the challenges facing UK employers and employees have never been more complex or more interconnected. From navigating hybrid work and mental health expectations to dealing with AI’s impact on jobs and keeping abreast of changing regulations, every decision at work now has both a human and a legal dimension. That intersection—where leadership meets la

In the latest episode in our podcast series, our new business immigration team, Alex Finch and Rebecca Tester introduce themselves before going on to discuss recent major changes to the UK’s immigration system. The UK government’s recent white paper on immigration sets out reforms designed to reduce net migration, shift focus towards domestic workforce development, and recalibrate the balance between attracting global talent and controlling settlement. Among the most signif

In the latest episode of The Employment Law Podcast, we explore what employers need to know about GDPR when it comes to recruitment in...

In our latest episode of The Employment Law Podcast, two of our esteemed partners—Fiona Hewitt and Catherine Wilson—share essential insights

In today's evolving employment landscape, understanding how to properly manage redundancies is crucial for businesses.  In our latest...

Last week, we hosted an engaging webinar that attracted a lot of interest from our clients, illuminating the many facets of this monumental

In the latest episode of The Employment Law Podcast, Eliza Nash and Ellie Rogers delve into a significant upcoming change: the New Duty to P

In this episode of The Employment Law Podcast, our hosts John and Alan dive into the UK's proposed four-day working week and its...