All employers in the UK must conduct a right to work check prior to an employee commencing employment to prevent illegal working. If an employer is found to be employing workers who do not have the right to work in the UK, employers can face a civil penalty of £45,000 per illegal worker for a first breach; and £60,000 per illegal worker for repeat breaches.

At the turn of the New Year, the Home Office made a number of changes to its primary guidance for holders of sponsor licences. Here we summarise key changes, and would encourage you to review your processes to ensure you remain compliant.

Discover the intricacies of 'self-sponsorship' under UK Immigration Rules. While individuals can be sponsored by their own companies, strict compliance requirements and responsibilities apply. Learn how to navigate the sponsor licence application process and the challenges faced by start-ups.

Starting a business in the UK and setting yourself up for success requires access to the very best talent. When the UK was a member of the European Union, the hiring possibilities for start-ups were very broad but, since Brexit, this has become more restrictive. It means that, if you live in another country and want to come to the UK to establish a business, or if you intend to employ workers from overseas to join your start-up, you will need to understand the details of UK visas. Read more here.

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.

On April 4 2024, new salary thresholds for sponsored workers came into effect, as part of the wide-ranging government changes to immigration rules. Learn what this will mean for you and your business.

The UK is an attractive market for many businesses and entrepreneurs and those who want to come to the UK to do business will generally need a visa. Whilst the wealth of visa routes mean you have a better chance of securing the right visa, it can also make it difficult to determine which one you need and how exactly to get it. Learn more about the UK's complicated business immigration rules.

Working in a politically-charged area of law like immigration can be challenging. Clients crave certainty, which is not something an immigration lawyer can easily offer. They value predictability, which is not an obvious feature of UK government policy in this area. Learn how our expert lawyers can guide you through this minefield.