Budget 2026- Comment on Employment Issues from Constantine Law 28th October 2026 –Alan Lewis, Partner at Constantine Law commented: “The measures highlighted in this Budget point to a familiar balancing act. It is about improving working incomes while giving businesses the confidence to recruit and invest. The announced 3.9% increase in minimum wage rates will be welcome to those benefiting, but labour-intensive sectors such as retail, hospitality and social care will n

by Rebecca Tester The government's decision revealed in the Chancellor's Budget to extend the grace period for highly skilled workers at the end of their sponsored employment from 60 days to 6 months is a practical move that will help individuals find alternative work or explore other visa options. This proposal gives highly skilled workers longer to find a new qualifying job, obtain a certificate of sponsorship and update their visa. This change is indicative of the governme

By Alex Finch Revision to salary rules in line with MAC recommendations, but questions over New Entrant discount remain The Budget contains a number of important business immigration announcements. Probably the most important is the decision to reduce Skilled Worker going rate requirements from the 50th percentile to the 25th percentile, from Spring 2027 (6.94). This would reverse the increase which was introduced in April 2024 under the previous Conservative administration.