Sponsor Guidance Changes in March & April 2026
Note that the Home Office has reversed these changes, read our guide here > Home Office updates to sponsor guidance in March and April 2026 have introduced a more demanding compliance framework for organisations holding a sponsor licence. The changes affect right to work checks, how sponsored workers’ salary is assessed and evidenced, […]
Ukraine Permission Extension: Further 24 Months Now Available
The UK Home Office has introduced a further extension under the Ukraine Permission Extension scheme. If you are already in the UK with permission under the scheme, you may now be able to apply for an additional 24 months before your current visa expires. The change means that many people can now stay in the […]
UK Smoking Laws Closer to Overhaul
The UK is moving towards one of the most significant public health reforms in decades, following the passage of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill through Parliament. The legislation introduces a generational ban on the sale of tobacco, alongside broader regulatory powers over vaping and nicotine products. The Bill has now completed its parliamentary stages and […]
Mobile Phones to Banned in Schools in England under New Law
The government has confirmed plans to introduce a legal requirement for schools in England to restrict the use of smartphones during the school day. The measure will be brought forward as an amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, as part of a broader policy focus on child wellbeing, behaviour and digital safety. It […]