Visas extended for frontline workers Doctors, nurses and paramedics with visas due to expire before 1 October 2020 will have them automatically extended for one year so that they can focus on fighting coronavirus. The extension to NHS visas will be automatic, there...
Right to work checks: Temporarily adjusted during Covid-19 To make it easier for employers to carry out Right to work checks as of 30 March 2020 the following temporary changes have been made: • Checks can now be carried out over video calls. • Job applicants and...
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – Further Guidance Further guidance on the Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has now been announced giving us greater clarity on how the scheme will operate. Below we have set out some common questions we have been asked so...
Updated Visa Advice -Rules on Switching relaxed In these current unprecedented circumstances you’ll be able to apply from the UK to switch to a long-term UK visa until 31 May. This includes all applications where you would usually need to return to your home country...
Update to Home Office coronavirus policy (24 March 2020) The Home Office has just updated its coronavirus policy. Leave will be extended to 31 May 2020 for individuals whose leave expires or expired between 24 January 2020 and 31 May 2020 and the individual cannot...
UK’s economic rescue package In a further move to aid the economy, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced the Government’s economic rescue package amidst the ongoing Coronavirus crisis. This follows the Prime Minister’s announcement that from tonight, all bars, pubs,...
