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Sponsor Licence Compliance Changes 2026: What HR Must Do

New Home Office sponsor rules tighten compliance. Learn key risks, salary changes, CoS rules and what HR teams must do now.
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Wireless Festival Cancelled After Ye’s ETA Refusal: Lessons for Businesses

Wireless Festival cancellation highlights risks of UK ETA refusals. Learn key lessons for businesses, event organisers, and international travel compliance.
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Expanded Illegal Working Liability Under the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025

The Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 expands illegal working liability to contractors, gig workers and supply chains. What UK businesses need to know.
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Home Office Guidance on Asylum Seekers Volunteering in the UK

Are asylum seekers allowed to volunteer in the UK? We explain Home Office policy, compliance risks, and practical HR steps to ensure volunteering does not amount to unauthorised work.
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A Fairer Pathway to Settlement: UK Earned Settlement Explained

An expert overview of the UK’s earned settlement proposals, including the move to a 10-year ILR route, exemptions, accelerated pathways and retrospective impact.
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UK ETA Enforcement from 25 February 2026: What Travellers Need to Know

From 25 February 2026, the UK will fully enforce ETA rules. Travellers without a valid ETA or eVisa will be refused boarding.
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Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 – What Employers Need to Know

The Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 expands illegal working laws, increasing employer liability. Key changes, risks and actions for UK businesses.
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UK Immigration Rule Changes 2025: Visa and Settlement Reforms Explained

Overview of the key UK visa and settlement reforms proposed in the 2025 Immigration White Paper, including Skilled Worker changes, Graduate Visa reforms, ILR proposals, and implications for employers.
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Upcoming Increase to the Immigration Skills Charge (ISC): What Sponsors Need to Know

The Immigration Skills Charge will rise on 16 December 2025. Learn the new rates, deadlines, and steps for sponsors to avoid higher costs on Skilled Worker and Specialist Worker visas.
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Home Affairs Committee Launches Call for Evidence on Settlement Reforms

The Home Affairs Committee is seeking evidence on proposed UK settlement reforms, including longer ILR routes and an earned settlement model.
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