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Changes to immigration rules: protection of care workers and salary adjustments

Wednesday, 26 March 2025

The recent Statement of Changes to UK Immigration Rules introduces critical updates, including protections for care workers and changes to the methods for calculating salary thresholds.

Changes to immigration rules: protection of care workers and salary adjustments

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The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill - what you need to know

Tuesday, 25 March 2025

It is the principal means by which the Government seeks to give effect to its manifesto pledges to better protect children, to raise standards in education and care, and to break the link between young people's background and their future success.

The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill - what you need to know

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Employment Update April 2025: Statutory neonatal care leave

Tuesday, 25 March 2025

The right to take statutory neonatal care leave and pay will come into force on 6 April 2025. The entitlements will support parents of newborns needing prolonged medical care.

Employment Update April 2025: Statutory neonatal care leave

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Increased scrutiny on sponsorship arrangements

Tuesday, 25 March 2025

The 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.

Increased scrutiny on sponsorship arrangements

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Immigration update: important changes coming to Child Student Visa rules affecting care arrangements

Tuesday, 25 March 2025

UKVI 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.

Immigration update: Important changes coming to Child Student Visa rules affecting care arrangements

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Supreme Court clarifies limits of state immunity in employment claims

Friday, 21 March 2025

The 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.

Supreme Court clarifies limits of state immunity in employment claims

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Tribunal erred in refusing litigant in person’s amendment to claim

Friday, 21 March 2025

The 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 refusing litigant in person’s amendment to claim

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Tribunal erred in assessing compensation for discrimination

Friday, 21 March 2025

The 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.

Tribunal erred in assessing compensation for discrimination

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Court of Appeal confirms UKVI’s approach to sponsorship licence revocations

Friday, 21 March 2025

A 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.

Court of Appeal confirms UKVI’s approach to sponsorship licence revocations

Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

VAT Returns - a fiscal theme park where nothing is certain

Friday, 21 March 2025

The deadline for the first VAT return under the new school VAT regime is approaching. VAT application and reclamation is nuanced and schools should be taking advice to benefit from the opportunities presented by this first return.

VAT Returns - a fiscal theme park where nothing is certain

Articles & Blogs Planning

What does national planning policy say about digital infrastructure?

Wednesday, 19 March 2025

The NPPF was updated on 12 December 2024 by the Labour Government to refresh and strengthen the polices relating to the modern economy.

What does national planning policy say about digital infrastructure?

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The Government is demonstrating its commitment to AI with changes to planning policy

Wednesday, 19 March 2025

In the last few months, it has become clear that the Labour Government has put developing the UK's artificial intelligence offering at the forefront of its agenda.

The Government is demonstrating its commitment to AI with changes to planning policy

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New charity investment governance principles guide

Wednesday, 19 March 2025

The Charity Finance Group has worked with key industry groups to publish new Charity Investment Governance Principles (the Principles).

New charity investment governance principles guide

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Leases - key points for charity tenants to consider

Wednesday, 19 March 2025

There are several considerations that charities must keep in mind when entering into a new lease as a tenant. Charity trustees and managers should ensure that all necessary steps have been taken before approving a lease.

Leases - key points for charity tenants to consider

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You've probably read about what the case of Mond v Charity Commission for England and Wales was about. Well here is what it wasn't about.

Wednesday, 19 March 2025

You sometimes read about concerns in the science community about the under-reporting of null results. Discovering what is tends to grab more attention than discovering what isn't. However, understanding what isn’t the case can be just as valuable.

You've probably read about what the case of Mond v Charity Commission for England and Wales was about. Well here is what it wasn't about.

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