United Kingdom: General Immigration

From 1 October 2026, the UK government will significantly expand right to work check requirements under the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025. Businesses involved in labour supply chains, subcontracting arrangements, and online matching platforms will face new compliance obligations extending far beyond traditional employment relationships. Civil penalties for non-compliance will reach up to £60,000 per illegal worker, making it essential for organisations to understand whether their con

For immigrants seeking permanent residence in the UK, understanding the 20-year private life route to settlement is crucial. This pathway allows individuals to regularise their immigration status even with periods of unlawful residence, but the journey to Indefinite Leave to Remain involves specific requirements, continuous residence criteria, and a multi-stage process that can span decades.

In recent months the Home Office has been taking much swifter action to curtail immigration permission following the end of a sponsored worker's employment.