Home Office Reverses Family Visa Salary Hike Decision
Family Visa Salary Hike Decision In a surprising move, the UK Home Office has decided to reverse its earlier decision to raise the salary requirement for bringing family members to the UK. The initially proposed increase from £18,600 to £38,700 next spring has been adjusted, with the new threshold set at £29,000 initially, followed by further increments at unspecified dates.Public and...
The UK Government’s Five-Point Plan to Cut Net Migration
Five-Point Plan.In response to a record-breaking net migration of 745,000 in 2022, the UK government has introduced a comprehensive five-point plan aimed at achieving the most significant reduction in net migration to date. This plan, scheduled to take effect in the spring of next year, addresses various aspects of the immigration system, emphasising the need to protect British workers and...
Revolutionary GMC Changes: Say Goodbye to Bureaucratic Hassles for Foreign-Trained Doctors
GMC Changes.The General Medical Council (GMC) is altering the process for foreign-trained doctors seeking GP registration, aiming to make it more flexible and less cumbersome.Starting at the end of November, the Certificate of Eligibility for General Practice Registration (CEGPR) and its equivalents for other specialties will be renamed the ‘Portfolio pathway’. This new approach...
New Divorce Procedure in UK
New Divorce Procedure in UK
What is the new divorce procedure in UK? The divorce process does legally ends a marriage. From the 06/04/2022, the new law on divorce has come into place in England and Wales changing a law that was in place for 50 years.
It is important to note that a divorce does not end the financial link to each other or resolve the child arrangement issues. In order to deal...
How to claims for compensation asbestos related illnesses
What is the asbestos related illness?
Asbestos related illness.Until its use was banned some years ago Asbestos was used widely in many forms in a variety of industries in particular the building, plumbing and heating industries, and its widespread use means that a huge number of people have potentially been exposed either directly or indirectly to it.
This means that many thousands of people...
What legal rights do grandparents have in the UK?
What legal rights do grandparents have in the UK?
Losing contact with a grandchild causes great heartbreak for a grandparent nevertheless almost 1 million grandparents are now in this position, often through no fault of their own. If you are in this unfortunate position don’t despair help is at hand.
It may be that your son or daughter have divorced or separated and the parent left with the...
Accidents at Work and Employer’s Responsibilities
Accidents at Work and Employer’s Responsibilities
High frequency of incidences related to job accidents, the irregularities that cause them, and the serious grievances resulting from them are problems for society as well. Nevertheless, it is important for the employer to be aware of the liability arising from work accidents and legal consequences, as well as for the awareness of the...
6 Serious Mistakes Made by Landlords
6 Serious Mistakes Made by Landlords.The authorities are tightening up on regulation and enforcement of regulation. Things you may have been able to ‘get away with’ a few years ago may now cost you dear.
So I thought it was time for a roundup of some of the top mistakes I see landlords making
1. Failing to register the tenancy deposit
It’s been over 10 years since these rules first came into...
Pre-nuptial Agreements
Do I need a Pre-nuptial Agreements?
Most people think that a pre-nuptial agreements is only for people who are very rich or very famous, but this really isn’t the case. There are a number of very valid reasons why you and your partner might seek a prenuptial agreement, and none of them has to do with thinking that your marriage won’t last.Before we look at whether you need a prenuptial...
Separation and Divorce
Separation and Divorce
The breakdown of a marriage can be a traumatic, stressful and difficult time. Before you consider divorce proceedings you must be sure that this is the only way forward. Do not act hastily if there is the possibility of reconciliation then either one or both of you should seek help. For example, you could attend professional counselling to talk through your...