Sign ups are now open for our upcoming Employment and Immigration seminar! Our very own Employment Partners, Nicholas Lakeland and Victoria Brockley, will delve into the latest updates in Employment Law. This will be followed by our Partner and Head of Immigration, Victoria Welsh, as she analyses the recent amendments to UK Immigration Law and the implications on UK businesses.
Upcoming Webinar: UK Work Visas
“Cruel” measures to reduce net migration
The new Home Secretary, James Cleverly MP, has been busy since he was appointed to replace Suella Braverman just over five weeks ago. Amongst the Rwanda and Bibby Stockholm problems on his desk, he was also handed record net migration and an avalanche of pressure within his own party and beyond to tackle the numbers of people coming legally to the UK.
Youth Mobility Visa Expansion
In the September Statement of Changes, the Youth Mobility visa category was expanded for Australian, Canadian, and Andorran nationals, effective from 31 January 2024, pursuant to trade agreements the UK has recently signed with those countries:
Changes to the EU Settlement Scheme
Electronic Travel Authorisation Scheme now open
Following the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 receiving Royal Assent, the Home Office has introduced the Electronic Travel Authorisation (“ETA”) scheme which was provided for in the Act. This is a new requirement for non-visa nationals travelling to the UK, who must apply for and be granted an ETA before travelling.