This article explores when UK businesses can sponsor a self-employed worker under the Skilled Worker route and how to structure a compliant contract for services. It explains the Home Office definition of self-employment, control over work and income, right to work checks and record-keeping, using examples such as dentists and other professionals. Latitude Law breaks down key sponsor licence compliance risks and what to expect from Home Office audits.

The Global Talent visa is designed to attract promising & talented individuals to come & work in specific sectors in the UK. The Global Talent visa route offers more freedom than many other types of visa allow, but this also means that it is one of the most restrictive in terms of the eligibility criteria that applicants must fulfil to have any chance of success. Learn more about those requirements.

In November 2025, the UK government unveiled its White Paper, “Restoring Control Over the Immigration System”, outlining significant reforms aimed at reducing net migration to what it calls “sustainable levels.” Following record highs of 906,000 in the year to June 2023, numbers fell sharply to 431,000 in 2024—a 52% drop. The Home Office projects that the new measures will cut migration by a further 100,000, bringing figures closer to mid-2010s levels (excluding pandemic years). Among these changes are new pathways to settlement for foreign nationals, which could reshape long-term immigration strategies. Read our opinion piece.

This factsheet highlights key UK immigration changes taking effect from 2025, including higher skill and salary thresholds for Skilled Worker visas, updates to GBM routes, increases to the Immigration Skills Charge, the shorter Graduate visa period, and expanded eligibility for the High Potential Individual route. Prepared by Latitude Law, it summarises the policy shifts impacting employers, students and migrants.

The UK’s Global Talent Visa is a unique immigration route designed for individuals who have already made significant contributions to their fields or show promising potential. It provides a flexible path to living and working in the UK without the need for a job offer, offering opportunities for long-term settlement.

From 11 November 2025, the UK Home Office will replace Part 9: Grounds for Refusal with a new unified framework – Part Suitability. This update reshapes how suitability and good character are assessed across visa routes, including family applications. Latitude Law explains what these changes mean for future immigration decisions.

Learn about the common pitfalls in maintaining a sponsor licence. Non-compliance can be costly and take up precious management time to rectify. Read our guide now.

It’s a stressful and uncertain time for some overseas students hoping to enrol in UK universities. At Latitude Law, we have seen a significant increase in enquiries from students whose visa applications have been outstanding beyond the Home Office’s three-week service standard for out of country student applications.