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If you are an elite sportsperson or coach who is internationally established in your sport, then you could be eligible to apply for a Tier 2 (sportsperson) visa.

The Government has started a consultation on increased regulation of confidentiality clauses in a bid to tackle cases of unethical misuse.

In SW Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust v Jackson, the Claimant was involved in a redundancy exercise whilst on maternity leave.

The Brexit noise is deafening for those wishing to migrate to the UK. However, the UK Immigration routes remain open for business. Businesses who have utilised these routes have been able to utilise global talent to further their business needs.

The number of people who identify with a religion or belief is growing faster than you might think.

In Hare Wines v Kaur, the Claimant had a strained working relationship with a colleague who, as it happened, was going to be a director in the transferee’s business.

The best tech talent from around the world can come to the UK on a Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) visa; maintaining the UK’s position in being ahead of the global digital economy. The UK has a renowned digital technology reputation, and this is largely attributed to the great digital technology specialists we have in the UK.

The Home Office has updated its guidance for UK citizens travelling to Europe after 29 March 2019 if there is no EU Exit deal.

The EAT in Spaceman v ISS Mediclean Ltd has confirmed that there must be an actual infringement of an employee’s statutory right by the employer, as opposed to a mere threat or intention to infringe.

If you are looking to set up a branch or subsidiary in the UK for an overseas business and you are from outside of the EEA and Switzerland then this may be a suitable option for you as opposed to following the points-based system routes, which are more stringent. The business must not have any active branch, subsidiary or other representative in the UK.