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The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has published the 'Temporary Shortage List (TSL): Stage 2 report', its final recommendations on which...
Welcome to the 23 July 2026 highlights from the Immigration team, which provides links to key news stories from the last week, as well as a round-up...
The House of Commons Public Bill Committee has opened a call for evidence on the Immigration and Asylum Bill and is inviting submissions from people...
Immigration analysis: Adam Pipe, barrister at No 8 Chambers, reviews the key cases from January 2026 to June 2026 for immigration advisers, and...
Parental consent for minor child—letter[Insert address of [parent OR guardian] in home country][Insert Home Office address where application is being...
Can an applicant have two applications pending with the Home Office at the same time, where one application has been made under the Immigration Rules,...
Changes of law and policy, rights against retrospective legislation, and legitimate expectationChanges to immigration law may mean that a person who...
Biometric Immigration DocumentsWhat is a Biometric Immigration Document?A Biometric Immigration Document (BID) is the key ‘document’ that evidences...
When a skilled worker is about to go on maternity leave, does the employer have an obligation to top up any statutory maternity pay or maternity allowance in respect of— a) the employee’s continued employment as a sponsored worker, in order for the employer to meet its sponsor obligations b) the
What is the difference between an appeal and a review?What is an appeal?An appeal in insolvency proceedings is no different to an appeal in normal litigation. An appeal will be allowed only if the appeal court is satisfied that the decision of the lower court was 'wrong' or 'unjust because of a
If a rentcharge is shown as being informally exonerated on title information, does this apply to the current registered owner? Or does the informal exoneration only apply to the parties to the document which informally exonerated the rentcharge?This Q&A considers the situation where, at some point
Contributory negligence in personal injury claimsContributory negligence is a partial defence which can lead to a discount in damages.Other defences may also be relevant. See Practice Notes: Did the claimant consent to the risk of injury? and Was the claimant involved in an illegal activity?If a
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