Author: Taylor Hampton Solicitors
JUL 11 2025
English Language Requirement for UK Visas: What’s Changing in 2025?
The UK government is reshaping its immigration system, and one of the key components in the reform is the requirement for English fluency. According to the White Paper published in May 2025, the Home Office has announced several major changes aimed to raise language standards for prospective UK visa applicants. These changes will impact not only those applying under the Skilled Worker route but also their dependents and individuals seeking settlement in the UK.
Read moreJUL 08 2025
The UK Visa System Fails to Detect Overstayers
UK visa system failing to flag overstayers, says Home Secretary The UK’s Home Office has admitted that its current systems pose difficulties in identifying visitors who remain in the country after their visas have expired. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper told BBC Breakfast that “the conclusions it’s come to are right that the system just hasn’t… Continue reading The UK Visa System Fails to Detect Overstayers
Read moreJUL 03 2025
UK Government Unveils Sweeping Immigration Reforms to Regain Control
A move to curb record-high net migration, the UK government has announced a sweeping overhaul of the legal immigration system. These reforms aim to restore order, protect the integrity of the visa system and reduce dependency on foreign labor. After years of rising migration, with net figures peaking at over 900,000 in 2023, ministers argue… Continue reading UK Government Unveils Sweeping Immigration Reforms to Regain Control
Read moreJUL 02 2025
Limited Acceptance of eVisa as a Proof of Identity in the UK
eVisa is not really the Proof of Identity (yet) A major UK agency has refused to accept digital eVisas as valid ID for job applicants. The Security Industry Authority (SIA), which licenses over 450,000 workers in the private security sector, says it is unable to verify the applicant’s identity solely on eVisas. This decision has… Continue reading Limited Acceptance of eVisa as a Proof of Identity in the UK
Read moreJUL 01 2025
ANNOUNCEMENT: GIBBONS v. COLDRICK STATEMENT READ IN OPEN COURT
Gibbons v Coldrick: Statement in Open Court read before Mr Justice Jay on 27th June 2025 in respect of Professor Michael Gibbons, Dr Lisa Gibbons and Oscar Gibbons of Woodbury East Devon
Read moreJUN 27 2025
Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy – Reports of side effects of weight loss drugs on the rise
Prescription Drugs and Reports of Side Effects Reports of side effects and problems linked to weight loss drugs are growing. Issues with pancreatitis, the contraceptive pill as well as vision loss and blood clots are increasingly being recognised as side effects from drugs such as Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy. Growing concerns with weight loss drugs… Continue reading Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy – Reports of side effects of weight loss drugs on the rise
Read moreJUN 26 2025
Unlocking UK’s Doors for Painters: The Global Talent Visa
The Global Talent Visa: New Opportunity to Showcase your Talent in the UK The UK’s Global Talent visa presents an exceptional opportunity for painters and visual artists to relocate, work, and thrive in the heart of the British arts scene. Designed to attract world-leading creatives, this route offers flexibility, professional freedom, and a clear path… Continue reading Unlocking UK’s Doors for Painters: The Global Talent Visa
Read moreJUN 25 2025
AI and Copyright in Conflict: Legal Tensions Behind the UK’s Opt-Out Proposal
The UK’s proposed AI copyright opt-out scheme has sparked fierce debate among creators and legal experts. As AI advances, are artistic rights being sidelined in favour of innovation?
Read moreJUN 19 2025
Should Social Media Operators be Responsible for Defamatory Content Appearing On Their Platform?
In the digital age, the prevalence of social media usage is increasingly prominent, allowing users to share their opinions instantly and globally. As a result, the world has seen an explosion of defamatory content uploaded across social media, which far too often goes unchecked and unresolved. The ability to publish online content anonymously presents a… Continue reading Should Social Media Operators be Responsible for Defamatory Content Appearing On Their Platform?
Read moreJUN 19 2025
The MAC advises against the government’s proposal to increase minimum wage requirement for families
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has recently published a report advising the government against raising the minimum income threshold for families of migrants from the current £29,000 to £38,700. This recommendation follows consultations that included over 2,000 responses from individuals and 36 from organizations. The MAC highlighted the significant negative consequences the current Minimum Income… Continue reading The MAC advises against the government’s proposal to increase minimum wage requirement for families
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