Join our next immigration webinar on Wednesday 14 October to hear about important changes to the employment and immigration landscape Significant changes to the right-to-work regime came into effect on 1 October. Join our next webinar, on Weds 14 October where our immigration partners Alex Finch and Rebecca Tester will discuss these changes, and their impact: The webinar will cover: ➡️ An overview of the recent changes to the right-to-work regime ➡️ Expansion of the right-to-

Another month, another Prime Minister. As Andy Burnham starts to tackle his growing inbox, many employers may be wondering how he is going to square the circle of pursuing economic growth. The CIPD’s Labour Market Outlook for August reveals that employers remain cautious about recruiting staff, with only 62% planning to recruit over the next three months, suggesting that many investment plans are on hold while they adjust to their new obligations under the ERA 2025, compound

A version of this article first appeared in Personnel Today on 25 September 2026. The UK government is significantly expanding the Right to Work regime from 1 October 2026 and employers are advised to review their arrangements now to ensure compliance with the new rules. The most significant change is the extension of Right to Work checks beyond traditional employees. The new regime will apply to a broader range of working arrangements. This is an important development for bu

A nationwide immigration enforcement operation targeting illegal working in food delivery sector saw a number of arrests last month, as...