Author: Taylor Hampton Solicitors

Martha’s Rule rolled out across England

The Rule is a safety initiative to support the early detection of a patient’s deterioration. It allows patients, carers and their loved ones to speak up if they notice a change in a patient’s condition. The idea is that those who know the patient best can perceive changes in their condition at an early stage and flag concerns; such intervention could potentially be life-saving. In particular, it will allow for second opinion from people outside of the current treating team.

Initially piloted across 143 hospitals from April 2024,

Bringing a Partner to the UK Without Meeting the Financial Rules

The lesson is clear. Success depends on strong evidence that separation or relocation would cause severe and disproportionate harm, not just inconvenience. A mortgage, a job, or family ties in the UK are unlikely to be enough on their own.

Partner Lia Perin to Speak about Litigation in Dubai

Next Month Lia Perin, partner at Taylor Hampton Solicitors will be visiting the UAE. Lia has been invited to present at the Bespoke Global Litigation Conference  on September 24th and 25th at the Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel alongside a host of top legal professionals from around the globe.   Lia will be sharing knowledge about… Continue reading Partner Lia Perin to Speak about Litigation in Dubai

Applying to the UK from France under the UK/European Applicant Transfer Scheme

Vital information for French applicants immigrating to Britain On 7 August 2025 the Home Office published the first version of its guidance on the new UK/European Applicant Transfer Scheme. The home office published this together with Appendix UK/European Applicant Transfer Scheme in the immigration rules. This scheme allows people in France to apply for entry clearance… Continue reading Applying to the UK from France under the UK/European Applicant Transfer Scheme

Ministry of Defence data leak: super injunctions and compensation

In 2022, a data breach by the Ministry of Defence (“MoD”) resulted in the leaking of highly sensitive personal data of Afghans looking to resettle in the UK. Initially, the UK Government applied for a super injunction, preventing the media from reporting the leak. However, this was recently lifted in July 2025, allowing for public… Continue reading Ministry of Defence data leak: super injunctions and compensation

Afghan Nationals: MoD Data Breach

People who have been affected may have been contacted by the MoD. The Government have also created a website for potential victims for check if they have been affected by the leak. Individuals who first applied to ARAP after 7 January 2022 have not been affected as their personal data would not have been contained in the leaked spreadsheet.

Numerous TfL Workers Face Deportation Following Visa Rule Change

Important News regarding VISA elibigility for London Transport Workers This article examines TFL workers facing deportation from the UK. More than 60 foreign Transport for London (TfL) employees could be forced to leave the UK. A recent change in visa rules means they no longer qualify for sponsorship. What has changed? The new rules raise… Continue reading Numerous TfL Workers Face Deportation Following Visa Rule Change

UK Visa for Overseas Domestic Workers: Rules, Requirements and Practical Guidance

This is an article about the six month domestic worker visa for overseas appplicants for UK immigration coming to this country to work on a job offer on a short term basis

Nigerians Lead the World in Fashion Visas for Britain: A Growing Force in Global Fashion

In recent years, Nigerian designers have emerged as a prominent force in the international fashion scene—not just creatively, but through formal recognition by institutions in countries like the United Kingdom. According to an analysis by The Telegraph, more and more Nigerians have been granted UK visas under the Global Talent Visa scheme for fashion than… Continue reading Nigerians Lead the World in Fashion Visas for Britain: A Growing Force in Global Fashion

UK-India Migration Deal: A New Chapter in Bilateral Economic Cooperation

In a monumental agreement between two governments, India and the UK have signed a deal to facilitate the temporary movement of skilled workers between the two nations. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking alongside UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at Chequers, described the arrangement as one that will “inject new energy into the service… Continue reading UK-India Migration Deal: A New Chapter in Bilateral Economic Cooperation