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Home Office sponsor guidance updates

On 6 March 2026, the Home Office issued substantial updates to the sponsor guidance, marking one of the most significant tightening of compliance standards in recent years. The reforms introduce a new eligible role test,...

Flexible working requests: Where are we now?

Flexible working has shifted from a workplace perk to an expected norm and flexibility is increasingly used as a tool to support recruitment, improve retention and promote employee wellbeing. Recent research into post-pandemic workplace patterns...

Immigration law: Scotland and UK wide

Immigration and nationality are reserved matters controlled entirely by the UK Parliament and the UK Home Office, so the same immigration rules apply across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. This creates a single national...

BTO announces senior promotions across the firm

 BTO Solicitors LLP is delighted to announce a series of senior promotions across the firm, recognising the contribution and expertise of its people. The promotions take effect from 1 April 2026. Amanda Buchanan, formerly a...

Sponsor guidance updates: What these mean for STEM employers

On 6 March 2026, the Home Office released major updates to the sponsor guidance, introducing reforms that will significantly reshape compliance expectations for STEM employers, research institutions, and technology-driven organisations. These updates embed data‑centric oversight,...

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