Author: Taylor Hampton Solicitors

UK Government Overhaul: Immigration White Paper Launched

“A New Direction” explained – by Leena Chouhan, Head of Immigration On 12 May 2025, the Home Office released a wide-ranging immigration white paper aimed at reducing net migration and restoring control over UK borders. Prime Minister Sir Kier Starmer and the Home Secretary Yvette Cooper presented the 82-page plan, Restoring Control over the Immigration… Continue reading UK Government Overhaul: Immigration White Paper Launched

Starmer’s Migration Pledge Draws Fire from Opposition

The proposals have prompted mixed reactions from sectors reliant on migrant labour. Feedback from care home managers, business developers and recent graduates reflect concerns about the impact on staffing and future recruitment.

Labour Government Proposes Higher English Language Requirements for Migrants

UK Immigration Update: By Leena Chouhan, Taylor Hampton Solicitors  The Labour government is preparing a significant tightening of immigration rules. The focus is on English language proficiency. Upcoming proposals are expected in a white paper next week. In this instance, overseas workers will need to demonstrate a substantially higher level of English to qualify for… Continue reading Labour Government Proposes Higher English Language Requirements for Migrants

Class Actions and Group Litigation Explained

Group actions and class actions allow multiple claimants to join forces in legal claims involving common issues. This article explains the differences, court management methods, and funding options available in group litigation.

Breaking News!

Visa Applications from some Nationalities may now be restricted In an update today from the BBC it appears that some Nationalities may have restrictions placed on their visa applications: The UK government may tighten visa rules for nationalities seen as more likely to overstay or claim asylum. The BBC, citing The Times, reports that this… Continue reading Breaking News!

Fee Waivers for Entry Clearance Applications: News for applicants

Fee Waivers for Entry Clearance Applications: New information for applicants

Applying for entry clearance to the UK can be prohibitively expensive. Fortunately, some applicants can seek a fee waiver, meaning they do not need to pay the application fee. Here’s what you need to know about who qualifies, the evidence required and what happens after a decision.

Students Switching to Skilled Worker Visas

A recent decision from the Court of Appeal brings useful clarification to Students Switching to Skilled Worker Visas. In R (Islam), the court confirmed the Home Secretary isn’t required to consider discretion when an application doesn’t meet new validity rules.

Appendix FM: Understanding the Minimum Income Requirement for Spouse and Partner Visas

In this guide, we clarify the final categories.  These are pension income, self-employment and special circumstances. We explain below when the financial requirement can be relaxed altogether, such as in cases where the sponsor receives certain UK benefits. Our advice helps applicants navigate these complex requirements with confidence and clarity.

Challenging the suspension and revocation of a sponsor licence

Navigating Sponsorship Compliance in the UK: What Employers Need to Know In this article Leena Chouhan explains Sponsor Licence Revocation for UK immigration applicants. Sponsorship compliance is becoming an increasingly crucial issue for businesses in the UK. With the government focusing more on cracking down on ‘shameless employers’, suspensions and revocations of sponsor licences are… Continue reading Challenging the suspension and revocation of a sponsor licence

Government Cracks Down on Illegal Working in the Gig Economy

The UK government is tightening rules on illegal working in the Gig Economy. Now, new laws will require ‘gig economy’ businesses to check their workers’ immigration status. Then, this will bring them in line with traditional employers. For the first time, companies hiring zero-hours and gig workers must verify that individuals have the right to… Continue reading Government Cracks Down on Illegal Working in the Gig Economy