From the World Cup to Dual Citizenship: How Global Sport Reflects Modern Immigration and Nationality Law
Will Scotland escape the group stages of the men’s World Cup for the first time? Even if we assume the worst, with the
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Thorntons' Immigration team
Thorntons Immigration team provide expert legal guidance to individuals and businesses navigating the complexities of UK immigration law. Led by Jacqueline Moore, an accredited specialist with over 22 years of experience, the team offer tailored advice and representation across various visa categories, including work, family, partner and ancestry visas.
Immigration News and Insights
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British Citizenship and Criminal Convictions in Scotland: What You Need to Know
Having a criminal conviction in Scotland can affect British citizenship applications. In this blog, we explain the good
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New visa fee reimbursement scheme for UK scale-up businesses
High-growth businesses operating in the priority sectors of clean energy, life science and digital technology can now
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Student sponsor licence compliance: new UKVI rules now in force
Universities and colleges who sponsor international students should take note of new student visa compliance rules which
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Could the scale-up worker visa solve international recruitment challenges for your high-growth business?
Sponsoring international workers has become essential for many businesses to meet recruitment demand. For some high
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Home Office immigration fee increases from 8 April 2026. Key changes for applicants and sponsors
The Home Office has confirmed new immigration and nationality fees from 8 April 2026, increasing costs across a range of
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Electronic Travel Authorisation enforcement to start on 25 February 2026: key messages for visa holders, visitors and dual British citizens
The requirement for non-visa nationals to hold an Electronic Travel Authorisation to visit the UK will be strictly
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Scotland is going to the World Cup – here's what international players and fans need to know about visas
Scotland have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with an electrifying victory in the final match of their qualifying
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Government’s immigration enforcement catches another SME with £40,000 fine
Small to medium businesses employing international staff must act now to ensure they comply with UK immigration law – or
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Immigration Update: Major changes to Skilled Worker sponsorship
On 1 July 2025, the UK Government published a new Statement of Changes which implements many of the changes proposed in
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Immigration Alert: Welcome change to EU Settlement Scheme residence rules
On 24 June 2025, the UK Government released its Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules. Among the changes due to
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What could the return of the Golden Visa mean for Scotland?
The UK Government is considering a new visa route for international citizens who make a significant investment in the UK