12/8/2025 1:37:38 PM When systems fail children, we must change the system By Ciara Campfield I've just been reading the latest child poverty figures, and once again they stop me in my tracks, because no matter how long I’ve worked...
12/5/2025 2:27:53 PM Best Start Family Hubs and Healthy Babies - The First Five Years Can Change a Life — I’ve Seen It First-Hand By Ciara Campfield I’m really glad to see the Best Start Family Hubs and Healthy Babies programme moving forward with the publication of the Government's...
12/5/2025 9:29:55 AM Upcoming change to English language requirements for work routes – effective 8 January 2026 By Xander May From 8 January 2026, applicants seeking to enter the UK, or switch into, for the first time the Skilled Worker, High Potential Individual...
12/3/2025 3:35:22 PM Reminder: Immigration Skills Charge (ISC) increase on 16 December 2025 By Xander May The Immigration Skills Charge (ISC) is a fee that sponsors must pay when assigning a Certificate of Sponsorship to most Skilled Worker...
12/1/2025 12:02:13 PM The best ideas start in the playground By Ciara Campfield I was outside the school playground the other day waiting to pick up my daughter, Luna, and the sound of kids lost in play (the squeals...
11/28/2025 10:20:09 AM Day one rights scrapped and compensation cap lifted for unfair dismissal By Jean Boyle Employment Rights Bill update: Day one unfair dismissal rights scrapped It was announced yesterday (27 November 2025) in a government...
11/27/2025 11:59:29 AM Possible good news for charities faced with unmeritorious legacy disputes By Luke Watson My colleague in our Charity Team, Hannah Kubie, has written an excellent article about the long-delayed reforms to the law relating to...
11/27/2025 9:38:51 AM Early conciliation period to double from 1 December By Damian Ward From 1 December 2025, the maximum Acas early conciliation period will increase from six weeks to 12 weeks. This change is intended to...
11/26/2025 4:35:01 PM A practical step to help guard against property fraud By Chris Sharpe The Land Registry is sharing tips and guidance following International Fraud Awareness Week. According to the Registry, losses due to...
11/25/2025 12:29:20 PM The ever changing world of immigration By Julie Moktadir Yesterday was the ILPA (Immigration Law Practitioners Association) AGM. I have been a Trustee of ILPA for many years, and have been...
11/24/2025 2:06:08 PM Government proposes major overhaul of Indefinite Leave to Remain rules: what employers need to know By Xander May The Home Secretary has launched a public consultation on significant reforms to the UK Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) system. The plans...
11/24/2025 10:04:54 AM Preserve the past. Protect the future. By Lee Coley The ongoing discussion around the value of the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme has been added to by a recent survey undertaken for...