MAY 26 2023

UK Government Compiles a list of skilled worker positions

Shortage Occupation List – Updates The UK government compiles a list of skilled worker positions it considers to be in short supply called the Shortage Occupation List (SOL). The immigration regulations for work visas are more lenient for positions on the SOL, making it simpler for foreign workers with the necessary abilities to enter the… Continue reading UK Government Compiles a list of skilled worker positions

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MAY 19 2023

Mirror Group Phone Hacking Claim – Background to the Case

Why has the case been issued by the Claimants? The claim being heard against Mirror Group Newspapers (“MGN”) in the High Court in London is scheduled for 7 weeks. The claim alleges unlawful information gathering conducted by MGN against a number of Claimants. The alleged unlawful information gathering includes phone-hacking, private investigation, and blagging (the… Continue reading Mirror Group Phone Hacking Claim – Background to the Case

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MAY 15 2023

The Innovator Founder Visa, Good news for Businesses

What is the new Innovator Founder Visa? The UK introduced the new Innovator Founder visa route on April 13, 2023. Its goal is to help entrepreneurs start a successful, innovative, and scalable firm in the country. Furthermore, the new route, which replaces the “Innovator” and “Start Up” pathways, offers great flexibility. It aligns with the… Continue reading The Innovator Founder Visa, Good news for Businesses

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MAY 11 2023

Prince Harry sues Mirror Group for Phone Hacking

Prince Harry, Fiona Wightman, Michael Turner and Nikki Sanderson sue Mirror Group for Phone Hacking Taylor Hampton acts for Fiona Wightman in her milestone phone hacking trial against Mirror Group Newspapers which began this week.  The other Claimants are Prince Harry, Michael Turner and Nikki Sanderson. Taylor Hampton are pioneers of the phone hacking litigation… Continue reading Prince Harry sues Mirror Group for Phone Hacking

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APR 28 2023

Dominion Voting Systems v Fox News Network— 

The Largest Defamation Settlement in US History  This article explains the largest defamation settlement in US history between Dominion Voting Systems and Fox News network. On April 18th Fox settled an enormous defamation lawsuit against Dominion Voting Systems, a voting-technology firm, for $787.5 million. Dominion brought proceedings against Fox accusing the network of lying that Dominion’s machines… Continue reading Dominion Voting Systems v Fox News Network— 

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APR 26 2023

Changes to ‘Long Residence’ Rules

Taylor Hampton’s latest update discusses Home Office changes to ‘Long Residence’ rules. Now, after ten years of continuous legal residency, the immigration laws offer individuals the possibility to seek ‘indefinite leave to remain’. Currently, a stay permit of any kind, whether temporary or part of a permanent immigration pathway leading to settlement, counts as lawful… Continue reading Changes to ‘Long Residence’ Rules

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APR 24 2023

Changes to the Sponsorship Licence for UK Visa Applicants

Sponsorship management updates from the Home Office Taylor Hampton Assists with VISA Sponsorship OpportunitiesToday, the Home Office sent emails to those who have sponsor licences to announce  modest but important changes they are making to the sponsor management system. These changes are speeding up the processing times. “CoS” Annual Certificates of Sponsorship Allocations for annual… Continue reading Changes to the Sponsorship Licence for UK Visa Applicants

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APR 19 2023

Prince Harry v Associated Newspapers

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

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APR 18 2023

Trustpilot reviews – what defamation lawyers should consider

What 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

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APR 14 2023

UPDATE: UK IMMIGRATION NEWS

Significant 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

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