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Immigration Skills Charge Set to Rise from 16 December 2025

The Immigration Skills Charge (ISC) will rise on December 16, 2025, according to confirmation from the Home Office. Employers in the UK who sponsor foreign workers under the Skilled Worker and associated sponsored work pathways would be directly impacted by...

How to Qualify for the UK Skilled Worker Visa in 2025

The UK Skilled Worker Visa remains one of the most popular immigration routes for overseas professionals who want to work and build a long-term future in Britain. However, major changes were introduced in 2025, including higher salary thresholds, stricter skill-level...

UK Earned Settlement – Key Points from the 2025 Government Announcement

On 20 November 2025, the UK Government launched a public consultation on a major reform of the settlement (ILR) system called “Earned Settlement.”These are proposals only, not yet law, and may change after the consultation process. Below is a concise...

“The 2026 rental reforms replace Section 21 with updated legal grounds for possession.”

Reform Update: Section 21 No-Fault Evictions Abolished from 1 May 2026

As part of the significant changes brought about by the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, the government has confirmed that Section 21 “no-fault” evictions will be eliminated in England on May 1, 2026. This will alter the legal environment for both...

UK Innovator Founder Visa: Launch Your Scalable Business

How to Start a Business in the UK with the Innovator Founder Visa

How can I start a business in the UK? For many entrepreneurs, international students, and inventors seeking a worldwide start-up, establishing a business in the UK is a dream. The UK continues to be one of the greatest locations in...

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2025 UK Immigration Rules: What’s Changing

Throughout 2025, the UK immigration system will continue to undergo substantial overhaul, with a number of significant improvements going into effect on November 11. Family pathways, work visas, seasonal workers, stateless applicants, and the Home Office’s. UK Immigration Rule Changes...

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Hong Kong BN(O) Visa: How to Apply and Key Requirements

What You Need to Know As a leading solicitor firm based in London, we understand that moving to the UK under the Hong Kong British National (Overseas) Visa Route, commonly known as the BN(O) visa, can be both exciting and...

Forensic accountant and divorce solicitor in London reviewing financial documents during a divorce case.

Uncovering Hidden Assets in Divorce: Protecting What’s Rightfully Yours

Divorce can be one of the most emotionally and financially challenging times in your life. When you suspect that your spouse may be hiding assets, it adds another painful layer of uncertainty. At Adam Bernard Solicitors, our family lawyers in...

Solicitor assisting client with document certification and statutory declaration in London.

How to Get Your Documents Certified or Attested by a Commissioner for Oaths

Legal documents are essential in today’s society for everything from property transactions, immigration applications, visa procedures, and official certifications. For authorities in the UK and elsewhere to accept these documents, it is crucial that they are appropriately verified or authenticated....

Couple consulting Adam Bernard Solicitors about UK spouse and partner visa eligibility and requirements.

Understanding Eligibility and Requirements for Spouse and Partner Visas

Spouse Visa requirements UK For couples who want to build their future together in the UK, applying for a UK Spouse or Partner Visa can be a transformative move. However, it can frequently feel daunting to comprehend the documents, deadlines,...

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Immigration Skills Charge Set to Rise from 16 December 2025

How to Qualify for the UK Skilled Worker Visa in 2025

UK Earned Settlement – Key Points from the 2025 Government Announcement

Reform Update: Section 21 No-Fault Evictions Abolished from 1 May 2026

How to Start a Business in the UK with the Innovator Founder Visa

2025 UK Immigration Rules: What’s Changing

Hong Kong BN(O) Visa: How to Apply and Key Requirements

Uncovering Hidden Assets in Divorce: Protecting What’s Rightfully Yours

How to Get Your Documents Certified or Attested by a Commissioner for Oaths

Understanding Eligibility and Requirements for Spouse and Partner Visas

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