Insights
Increased scrutiny on sponsorship arrangements
25 Mar 2025The latest statistics published by the Home Office show that there has been a sharp increase in UKVI revocation action against Student sponsors in recent months.
Immigration update: important changes coming to Child Student Visa rules affecting care arrangements
25 Mar 2025UKVI has announced significant amendments to the immigration rules concerning care arrangements for boarders sponsored under the Child Student visa route. Changes will take effect from 29 May 2025 with further details expected in updated Sponsor Guidance.
Supreme Court clarifies limits of state immunity in employment claims
21 Mar 2025The Supreme Court has ruled that the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia (Cultural Bureau) was not entitled to state immunity in an employment tribunal claim brought by a former administrative employee.
Tribunal erred in refusing litigant in person’s amendment to claim
21 Mar 2025The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has ruled that a tribunal wrongly refused a litigant in person permission to amend his claim to include automatic unfair dismissal after asserting a statutory right or making a protected disclosure.
Tribunal erred in assessing compensation for discrimination
21 Mar 2025The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has ruled that a tribunal wrongly reduced a claimant’s compensation by 80%, relying on speculation rather than evidence about potential future dismissal or ill-health retirement.
Court of Appeal confirms UKVI’s approach to sponsorship licence revocations
21 Mar 2025A recent Court of Appeal ruling has confirmed that the Home Office is not legally required to assess the wider impact of revoking a Skilled Worker sponsorship licence, reinforcing the importance of compliance with sponsor duties.
