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Changes to the list of English Language tests

10/05/2011 - 10:13

The Home Office have made some amendments to the list of approved English language test providers for applications made under Tiers 1, 2 and 4 of the points-based system and for spouse or partner applications.

The amendments include:

The Agency Workers Regulations 2010 - A Summary

09/28/2011 - 13:20

On the 1st of October 2011 the Agency Workers Regulations will come in to force in the UK, giving more employment rights to agency workers and potentially affecting any business which hires them.

The regulations have been introduced in response to the Temporary Agency Workers Directive which all EU member states are required to incorporate. The key requirements of the Directive are:

UK Border Agency issues new guide for UK visa holders

06/07/2011 - 14:24

The UK Border Agency has today launched an updated guide - Your Stay in the UK- for all travellers to the UK who have been issued with a UK visa.

Your Stay in the UK contains information about the UK visa and what it permits visitors to do whilst they are in the UK. It also has a section containing information on UK regulations around illegal working, banned foods and other restricted goods. It is intended to help visitors enjoy a trouble-free arrival and stay in the UK

New Immigration Fees

06/07/2011 - 14:13

Following Parliamentary approval, new immigration fees will be introduced from Wednesday 6 April 2011 for foreign nationals applying to visit, study, work or settle in the UK, and for employers and education providers applying for a sponsor licence.

Click on the following link for a full breakdown of the new fees : http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/documents/aboutus/fees-table-spring-2011.pdf

Autumn 2010 HR Newsletter

11/07/2010 - 21:51

In this latest update we highlight some changes in employment and related legislation which will imminently affect employers and the terms and conditions under which they employ their staff. These changes require early review and likely updates to employment contracts, handbooks, policies and procedures.