The Case Against Associated Newspapers A number of high profile individuals including Prince Harry, Baroness Doreen Lawrence and Elton John have brought proceedings against Associated Newspapers, proprietor of the Daily Mail and The Mail on Sunday, alleging unlawful information gathering. This unlawful information gathering is alleged to have involved the illicit interception of voicemail messages,… Continue reading Prince Harry v Associated Newspapers
Read moreWhat does my Trustpilot review really mean? This article looks at a current Trustpilot review legal battle and the need for defamation lawyers to monitor developments closely. The recent judgment handed down by Tipples J in the ongoing libel action BW Legal Services Limited v Trustpilot [2023] EWHC 6 (KB) provides useful guidance as to… Continue reading Trustpilot reviews – what defamation lawyers should consider
Read moreSignificant Changes to UK Immigration Rules UK VISA Salary Thresholds Changes Changes in income requirements for UK visa applicants take effect in April. Consequently, this will have an influence on several visas. Skilled Worker Visas The minimum hourly wage will increase from £10.10 per hour to £10.75 per hour. Likewise, the annual salary requirement for… Continue reading UPDATE: UK IMMIGRATION NEWS
Read moreGreg Veal talks “Emigrate to Australia” Emigrating to Australia Taylor Hampton Solicitors operates Emigrate-to-Australia which is a dedicated division of the law firm. In particular, it assists with Australian Migration. Head of Department, Greg Veal, has been on the road with interviews on the radio on the 16th of February and a talk at the… Continue reading Taylor Hampton’s Greg Veal on the Road
Read moreSpring Budget Migration Announcements Taylor Hampton Solicitors Spring update This article discusses the Spring budget migration announcements. The Home Office has announced forthcoming adjustments to the business visitor visa rules for UK Immigration. Second, the inclusion of construction workers on the Shortage Occupation List also featured in the Spring Budget 2023. The Government stated that… Continue reading UK Immigration Spring Budget News
Read moreHow to apply for an administrative review Do you think the Home Office has made a mistake in the decision for your visa application? If so, you might be able to apply for your application to have a review. Indeed, if you have the right to do so, your decision letter will state this on… Continue reading UK Immigration and Administrative Reviews
Read moreConduct practice audits to get ready for Home Office inspectionsEmployers promise to fulfil all sponsorship obligations when they apply for and receive a licence to sponsor workers. The Home Office may take compliance action against sponsors who they believe have fallen short of their obligations. Otherwise it will constitute a risk to immigration control. A… Continue reading Taylor Hampton helps with Home Office Inspections – UK Immigration
Read morePartner Lia Perin speaks on BBC Radio 4 Women’s Hour Damages Awarded In Libel The interview covers the story of the online business consultant and anti-bullying campaigner Lisa Johnson. Ms Johnson was called ‘a bully and a fraud’ in a Facebook post by another woman after the pair fell out. The reason was the Defendant’s… Continue reading Taylor Hampton’s Lia Perin on BBC Radio 4
Read moreThe UK’s Young Professional Visa Scheme This article is an update on our reporting on the UK’s Young Professionals Visa Scheme. Now, the UK government has stated that young professionals from India and the UK can apply to live, study, travel, and work for up to two years in each other’s nations. In fact, the… Continue reading UK Immigration Minister comments on new visa scheme
Read moreResuming priority service for new family visas This update explains the priority service for new family visas. The priority visa service will restart for new entry clearance family settlement. Consequently, the Home Office released a statement saying that applications will start from February 20, 2023. First, from this date, applications made using the priority service… Continue reading UK IMMIGRATION UPDATE
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