Sponsor licence revocations and judicial review | what employers need to know
Holding a sponsor licence comes with significant responsibilities. If UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) believes that an organisation is not meeting its sponsor duties or poses a risk to immigration control, enforcement action can follow […]
Immigration skills charge: information for UK employers
If your organisation sponsors overseas workers, the Immigration Skills Charge (ISC) is a cost you need to factor in from the outset. The ISC is a compulsory fee paid by UK employers when sponsoring foreign […]
How to avoid a child student visa refusal: a practical guide
Each year, the Home Office grants thousands of UK Child Student visas, allowing children aged 4 to 17 to study at independent schools. Most applications go through without problems – but refusals do happen, and […]
Managing mental health related absence | Employers’ guide
Mental health-related absences continue to significantly impact UK workplaces. Recent data reveals that in 2024/25, approximately 17.1 million working days were lost due to work-related stress, depression, or anxiety, accounting for nearly half of all […]
Understanding the earned settlement consultation- guidance for sponsoring employers
In November 2025, the Home Office unveiled the much anticipated plans for a new earned settlement framework – arguably one of the most significant shifts in UK immigration policy in decades.
Winter HR challenges: How to prepare for the seasonal shift
As winter sets in, employers often face an annual set of seasonal challenges: a rise in coughs and colds, adverse weather disrupting commutes, and the rush of annual leave requests for the festive period. These […]
Beating the January blues | 8 tips for boosting morale and productivity at work
Discover quick tips for HR professionals and employers to boost staff wellbeing and create a positive workplace culture during the January Blues.
Employment Rights Act 2025 | What employers need to know
After months of scrutiny, debate and political back-and-forth, the Employment Rights Bill has now cleared Parliament and is officially law. The Bill passed both Houses on 16 December 2025 and received Royal Assent on 18 […]
Certificates of Sponsorship | A guide for employers
For UK businesses looking to employ talent from overseas, understanding the Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) is essential. This article explains more about how the system works, the different types of CoS, timescales, and the CoS […]
Breaking down the Budget 2025 | Key takeaways for employers
Hiring skilled talent from overseas can be complex, but obtaining a UK sponsor licence is the first step to recruiting migrant workers legally and confidently. This guide explains how businesses can become licensed sponsors, including eligibility requirements, licence types, application steps, and ongoing responsibilities.
How to become a licensed sponsor for migrant workers in the UK
Hiring skilled talent from overseas can be complex, but obtaining a UK sponsor licence is the first step to recruiting migrant workers legally and confidently. This guide explains how businesses can become licensed sponsors, including eligibility requirements, licence types, application steps, and ongoing responsibilities.
UK immigration update: higher English language standards for skilled worker visas
One of the key requirements for obtaining a Skilled Worker visa is proving knowledge of the English language. This ensures that applicants can effectively communicate in a UK work environment. Currently, applicants must demonstrate that they can read, write, speak, and understand English to at least level B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Duty to prevent sexual harassment | Almost half of UK employers still not compliant
Almost a year on from the introduction of the Worker Protection Act 2024, new research from our colleagues at WorkNest reveals that many employers are still falling short of their legal duty to prevent sexual […]
Unconscious bias in the workplace | Lessons from The Celebrity Traitors
The Celebrity Traitors has had us all hooked. While we tuned in for the drama, betrayals, and tense round tables, beneath the entertainment lies an important lesson about workplace psychology – specifically, unconscious bias. Every […]
Stress in the UK workplace: its impact and what employers can do
Workplace stress has become a major contributor to mental health issues in the UK. Latest statistics from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), report that around 776,000 workers reported suffering from work-related stress, depression or […]