The global Coronavirus pandemic has caught everyone out. It is no surprise that there will be visitors to the UK that will be running out of time on their visas. With travel restrictions currently in place, the UK Government has stepped in with measures to help. Visa Extension If you’re in the UK and your…Continue reading
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UK Members Unsure of Future in EU Court After Brexit
UK members of the EU Court of Justice face confusion about the future of their jobs with ongoing Brexit uncertainty. It is yet to be decided what will happen to these judges. It’s been expected that they would simply lose their jobs once the UK departs from the EU. But this may actually be unlawful.…Continue reading
British Steel Has Gone Into Liquidation
The UK’s second biggest steelmaker, British Steel, has gone into liquidation after failing to secure a government loan. The impact this will have is massive, with 5,000 jobs of British Steel workers in the balance. Furthermore, another 20,000 jobs in the supply chain are now uncertain too. 3,000 of these employees are based in Scunthorpe,…
Unemployment Figures Fall in UK
Office for National Statistics figures show that unemployment dropped by 27,000 in the three months to February, to 1.34 million. Furthermore, the number of people in work is at a record high of 32.7 million, representing a rise of 179,000. This figure has actually increased by 457,000 over the past year. Matt Hughes, ONS Deputy…
Inheritance Tax Loopholes Exploited by Super Rich
Analysis of HMRC data reveals that the UK’s super-rich don’t pay anywhere near as much inheritance tax (IHT) as the less-rich. It reveals that estates worth over £10m paid an average of 10% tax to the exchequer in 2015-16 tax year. Whereas estates worth £2-3m paid about 20% tax. Neil Jones, Market Development Manager at…Continue reading
How To Set a Good Password
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has published its first ever UK cyber survey, as well as a list of passwords most at risk of breach. So it’s time to learn how to set a good password. The list comprises the 100,000 passwords most commonly found in breached databases globally. We also gain an insight…Continue reading
UK Immigration: Cabinet Agrees on No Preference for EU Workers after Brexit
After a lengthy meeting on Monday 24th September, the cabinet agreed in principle that EU-citizens should face the same immigration rules as people from the rest of the world, once the UK has officially departed from the bloc. This agreement follows a recent recommendation by the independent Migration Advisory Committee (MAC). This recommendation suggests that the…Continue reading
Landlords Need A Licence for Houses in Multiple Occupation – Or Be Forced to Repay Rent
Starting from 1st October 2018, landlords must hold a licence for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO), and failure to do so may force them to pay back a year’s worth of rent. This new rule is an amendment to the 2006 regulations made under the Housing Act. It requires landlords who manage an HMO with five…Continue reading
Latest Figures Show UK Exports Rising and Trade Deficit Narrowing
This may give Remainers at least one less reason to think Brexit is all doom and gloom. Brexit is very much a hot topic right now; it has been for a couple of years and will most likely continue this way for decades to come. Let’s talk figures: Figures display an increase of £30.9bn from…Continue reading
UK Proposals on Professional Services Sector Top Off Brexit Wish-List
A recently released document which outlines proposals for a brand new deal with the EU was rather warmly welcomed by the Law Society of England and Wales in another move towards a so-called ‘soft-Brexit’. Joe Egan, then President of the Law Society, said: “Since the Brexit vote on 23rd June 2016, we have been calling…Continue reading