Immigration Application Fees are changing, Taylor Hampton Update

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APR 10 2024

Immigration Application Fees are changing, Taylor Hampton Update

  Navigating the New Immigration Application Fees in the UK In recent years, the landscape of immigration in the United Kingdom has witnessed significant changes. Therefore, 2024 is proving to be no exception. Taylor Hampton Solicitors’ immigration department is here to guide you through the latest updates regarding application fees. We ensure applicants are well-informed… Continue reading Immigration Application Fees are changing, Taylor Hampton Update

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APR 05 2024

Transitioning to the Digital Age: The Evolution of BRP Cards

Government’s New Digital Visa Immigration Platform Introduction In a move towards a more streamlined and secure immigration system, the United Kingdom is bidding farewell to traditional physical documents. For example, the biometric residence permit (BRP) is ceasing and Government is embracing the era of eVisas.  Additionally, this transition, set to take effect from 2025. Therefore… Continue reading Transitioning to the Digital Age: The Evolution of BRP Cards

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MAR 28 2024

Sponsor Management System Changeover

Introduction  With the implementation of new SOC2020 occupational code standards and an increase in skilled worker pay requirements, the UK’s immigration system is about to undergo a major overhaul. Annex 2 of the paper “Workers and Temporary Workers: guidance for sponsors” contains details on this update, which will take effect on April 4, 2024. This… Continue reading Sponsor Management System Changeover

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MAR 27 2024

Navigating Unnamed Accusations: The Bridgen-Hancock Case

Defamation in the case of unidentified claimants In January 2024, Andrew Bridgen MP brought a defamation claim against Matthew Hancock MP (the former Health Secretary) over a Tweet which allegedly labelled him as antisemitic. Last week, on 20 March 2024, Mrs Justice Steyn had to address an application by Mr Hancock to strike out parts… Continue reading Navigating Unnamed Accusations: The Bridgen-Hancock Case

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MAR 19 2024

Landmark legal decision in Civil Fraud Matters

 Fraudulent Scheme involving the creation of false invoices   This article explains the case of Bilta (UK) Ltd v Tradition Financial Services Ltd (“TFS”) [2023] EWCA Civ 112 is a landmark legal decision in the context of civil fraud within the United Kingdom. Background Bilta (UK) Ltd engaged in carbon credit trading. The company’s directors… Continue reading Landmark legal decision in Civil Fraud Matters

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MAR 15 2024

Upcoming visa changes

UK Immigration Update on amendments to visa immigration rules Taylor Hampton Solicitors, a leading firm specializing in immigration law, is dedicated to providing comprehensive insights into the recent substantial amendments to the Immigration Rules. These changes, set to come into effect on April 4th and 11th, will signal a significant shift in the landscape of… Continue reading Upcoming visa changes

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MAR 14 2024

Navigating Deceit in Legal Claims

  The concept of deceit in legal claims In a recent case Old Park Capital Maestro Fund Limited v Old Park Capital Limited (in liquidation) before Mr. Justice Richards, the High Court’s has made an important ruling on the subject of deceit in legal claims. The court has ruled explicitly on the importance of “completeness” regarding… Continue reading Navigating Deceit in Legal Claims

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MAR 11 2024

Citizenship, Statelessness, and Legal Controversies

Who is Shamima Begum? ⁤Shamima Begum, a 21-year-old British national, has been embroiled in a legal battle ever since her British citizenship was taken away in 2019.  She was born in the Bethnal Green neighbourhood of London and left the country at the age of fifteen together with two friends. ⁤⁤ Together, they planned to… Continue reading Citizenship, Statelessness, and Legal Controversies

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MAR 06 2024

Victims harmed by the drug Sodium Valproate

Sodium valproate compensation On 7 February 2024, Dr Henrietta Hughes published the Hughes Report, exploring options to redress those victims harmed by the drug sodium valproate. The report brings to the forefront a long battle to compensate victims for serious harms following complications from the drug. What is sodium valproate? Sodium valproate is a drug… Continue reading Victims harmed by the drug Sodium Valproate

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MAR 05 2024

Rectifying Transnational Marriage Abandonment

UK Immigration Update from Taylor Hampton Effective January 31, 2024, a new VISA pathway has been established for individuals abandoned by their spouses through transnational marriage abandonment. This initiative aims to support victims seeking entry clearance to the UK, emphasizing the need for detailed evidence.  This is to demonstrate abandonment and any related abuse. Applicants… Continue reading Rectifying Transnational Marriage Abandonment

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