UK entry clearance guide - A guide for foreign Nationals
If you’re a foreign national looking to come to the UK, the following guide will help you to understand the rules and requirements relating to entry clearance, from what this actually means to the rules on transiting through the UK.
Managing TUPE. A guide for employers
In this practical guide for employers and HR departments, we detail the rules on managing TUPE transfers and how you can reduce your exposure to legal risks.
Mayor of Cambridgeshire & Peterborough to officially open next week’s Huntingdonshire Business Fair
The countdown is on for the Huntingdonshire Business Fair taking place at Burgess Hall, St Ives on Wednesday 26 April.
Scale Up Visa guidance for employers
In this guide, we outline the rules and requirements under the Start-Up route, from the eligibility criteria to how this visa will benefit both UK businesses and talented individuals.
EBCam's new office opened by Jo Churchill MP
The sun shone when Jo Churchill MP for Bury St Edmunds visited Fornham Business Court on 11 April 2023 to open the new office of EBCam Ltd, a leading, local financial services company specialising in employee benefits and independent financial advice.
First-time buyer’s 10 step guide to purchasing a residential property
Whether you are a first-time buyer or have bought a property in the past, our step-by-step guide is here to assist you along the way to your property purchase. The entire process can be a little daunting but this article attempts to provide clarity.
MEES Regulations - What has changed?
The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) were introduced under the Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015. Essentially, the MEES stipulate that a property must attain a minimum energy efficiency level (an EPC rating) of E in order to be lawfully leased to residential or commercial tenants. Properties with an EPC of F or G are considered ‘substandard…
Entrepreneur visas in the UK
Since the closure of the Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa, there is no longer a single, dedicated entrepreneur visa for the UK. Instead, applicants should take advice on their circumstances to determine which of the current immigration routes are open to you to come to the UK to pursue commercial opportunities.
Can you dismiss an employee on sick leave?
Employers can lawfully dismiss an employee who is off sick, provided they have a fair reason for dismissal, act reasonably in all the circumstances and follow a fair procedure.
Indirect Discrimination guide for employers
Employers have to ensure they are not treating certain individuals or group of employees unfairly, even if this treatment is unintentional. In this guide, DavidsonMorris explain the obligations on employers to prevent employees being indirectly discriminated against at work, and in what circumstances it may be lawfully justifiable to.
How to use the UK Immigration ID Check app
An important part of the application process when looking to extend a visa from within the UK, or to switch to a different visa, is to attend an appointment to provide evidence of your identity, and to submit your biometric information and supporting documentation.
What Tech Nation’s closure means for Global Talent Visas
Tech Nation has announced that it is to close its operations from 31 March 2023, ending its role as endorsing body for tech applicants under the Global Talent route.
How to manage an effective TOIL policy
An effective TOIL policy can help ensure a consistent and legally compliant approach to managing time off in lieu for overtime.
DavidsonMorris Tier 1 Entrepreneur extension tips
Entrepreneurs already in the UK under the Tier 1 Entrepreneur route have until 5 April 2023 to apply to extend their visa, and until 5 April 2025 to apply for indefinite leave to remain. Given the limited window to make your Tier 1 Entrepreneur extension application, DavidsonMorris have collated their top tips to help give your submission the best chance of success.
Howes Percival appoints Corporate Law expert in Cambridge
Howes Percival has added specialist corporate law solicitor Josie Rogers to its growing Corporate, Commercial, and Banking team in Cambridge.
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CIIPM 7 'The impact of AI on information, innovation and IP.'
The 7th CIIPM meeting features talks from five experts who will share their knowledge on topics including IP valuation, standard essential patents, AI for patent searching, patenting at the USPTO, and IP aspects of collaborative working.
The UK’s biggest business survey is back and it’s time to make your voice heard
Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce's Quarterly Economic Survey is back and once again they are asking you to contribute to one of the UK’s largest and most reputable barometers of business opinion.
Celebrating 20 years as an all-star company!
Mills & Reeve received its highest ranking ever in the UK 100 Best Companies to Work For list as well as featuring for a record 20 years running.
New strategic partnership marks foray into IP for Crayfish.io
Cambridge-based Crayfish.io Ltd (“Crayfish”) announces a new strategic partnership with Sinofaith IP Group Limited (“Sinofaith”), a leading intellectual property service company headquartered in Shanghai.
Recruiting Social Care workers from overseas - Employer's Guide
As part of new temporary measures to address the workforce challenges faced by the health and social care sector in the UK, a number of care sector roles have been added to the UK Shortage Occupation List (SOL) from 16 February 2022, and for 12 months will be eligible for Health and Care visas. Find out more.
How to Sponsor a Global Business Mobility Visa Worker
Following the introduction of five different Global Business Mobility (GBM) routes for migrant workers, many overseas businesses are now looking to the new rules on how to sponsor these workers to help establish a UK presence or transfer staff to the UK.
Find out what employees really think with Best Employers Eastern Region 2023
Best Employers 2023 is now open for registrations. Based around a confidential and customisable employee engagement survey, this programme helps organisations find out what their people really think of the way they operate. The goal is support organisations in the eastern region and develop productive workplaces where employees can flourish and thrive.
New Year, new you, new offer from The Jockey Club
For every NEW conference booked and confirmed to take place from 5th January to 31st March 2023, you can take your pick from a variety of options to add to your Day Delegate package from Danish pastries to fresh fruit platters and add them to your event, completely free of charge! We can offer your delegates an abundance of space, access to outdoor areas and spacious private breakout lounges,…
Managing TUPE: Guide for Employers
If you are involved in managing the workforce aspects of the transfer of a business (or part of a business) or of a service provision, you will need to be familiar with the TUPE provisions.