Over 4 million applications have been made to the EU Settlement Scheme according to the latest Home Office figures.The latest statistics show that 3,693,400 applications have been received from England, 204,700 from Scotland, 67,200 from Wales and 66,300 from Northern Ireland.If you apply for the EU Settlement Scheme successfully, you will be able to continue living and working in the UK after the 30th June 2021.You will receive either:Settled statusPre-settled statusWhat … [Read more...]
Immigration law changes, is your business ready?
Following the departure of Great Britain from the EU, the transition period ends in December. From January 2021, new rules will apply.One topic businesses need to ensure they have covered is the immigration law changes, which will affect business that employ workers from the EU.As many businesses will already be aware, EU nationals will have to apply for the EU settlement scheme to continue to live and work in the UK and have until the 30th June 2021 to apply for the scheme.On the … [Read more...]
UK banks to check 70m bank accounts in search for illegal immigrants
Banks and building societies are to carry out immigration checks on 70m current accounts from January in the biggest extension of Theresa May’s plans to create a “hostile environment” for illegal immigrants in Britain, the Guardian has learned.The Home Office expects to identify 6,000 visa over-stayers, failed asylum seekers and foreign national offenders facing deportation in the first year of the checks, which are to be carried out quarterly.The accounts of those identified will be … [Read more...]
Immigration Policy Must be Evidence-Based and Reflect Need for ‘Low Skilled’ Workers
A draft government paper leaked to The Guardian newspaper set out options that the government might be considering when designing the new immigration system that will come into force after the UK leaves the EU in 2019. Commenting on the importance of a new immigration system that is based on evidence and that meets business needs, REC chief executive Kevin Green says:“The UK’s flexible labour market is of huge benefit to our economy and any changes that result in severe reductions in … [Read more...]