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From the World Cup to Dual Citizenship: How Global Sport Reflects Modern Immigration and Nationality Law

25 June 2026
Catriona MacDonald
Immigration

Will Scotland escape the group stages of the men’s World Cup for the first time? Even if we assume the worst, with the country’s fate now…

Blog Post

British Citizenship and Criminal Convictions in Scotland: What You Need to Know

18 June 2026
Immigration

Having a criminal conviction in Scotland can affect British citizenship applications. In this blog, we explain the good character…

Blog Post

New visa fee reimbursement scheme for UK scale-up businesses

16 June 2026
Jacqueline Moore
Immigration

High-growth businesses operating in the priority sectors of clean energy, life science and digital technology can now apply for funding of…

Blog Post

Student sponsor licence compliance: new UKVI rules now in force

16 June 2026
Vivian Macdonald
Immigration

Universities and colleges who sponsor international students should take note of new student visa compliance rules which came into force on…

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Could the scale-up worker visa solve international recruitment challenges for your high-growth business?

10 April 2026
Jacqueline Moore
Immigration

Sponsoring international workers has become essential for many businesses to meet recruitment demand. For some high growth businesses, the…

Blog Post

UK immigration and nationality fee increases from 8 April 2026 — Blog Post

Home Office immigration fee increases from 8 April 2026. Key changes for applicants and sponsors

8 April 2026
Jacqueline Moore
Immigration

The Home Office has confirmed new immigration and nationality fees from 8 April 2026, increasing costs across a range of UK visa,…

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What to Expect in 2026

23 January 2026
Rebecca Engel-Morton
Immigration

In 2025, there were significant changes to UK immigration law which impacted international citizens living and working in Scotland. Further…

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Electronic Travel Authorisation enforcement to start on 25 February 2026: key messages for visa holders, visitors and dual British citizens

14 January 2026
Rebecca Engel-Morton
Immigration

The requirement for non-visa nationals to hold an Electronic Travel Authorisation to visit the UK will be strictly enforced from 25…

Blog Post

Scotland is going to the World Cup – here's what international players and fans need to know about visas

21 November 2025
Catriona MacDonald
Immigration

Scotland have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with an electrifying victory in the final match of their qualifying campaign. The men's…

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Immigration Webinar | Update for Sponsors

13 November 2025
Rebecca Engel-Morton
Immigration

The immigration landscape has changed significantly this year, with major changes to the Skilled Worker visa route and immigration…

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Government’s immigration enforcement catches another SME with £40,000 fine

22 July 2025
Jacqueline Moore
Immigration

Small to medium businesses employing international staff must act now to ensure they comply with UK immigration law – or risk a huge civil…

Blog Post

Immigration Updare: Major changes to Skilled Worker sponsorship — Blog Post

Immigration Update: Major changes to Skilled Worker sponsorship

10 July 2025
Catriona MacDonald
Employment, Immigration

On 1 July 2025, the UK Government published a new Statement of Changes which implements many of the changes proposed in its Immigration…

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Immigration Alert: Welcome change to EU Settlement Scheme residence rules

25 June 2025
Jacqueline Moore
Immigration

On 24 June 2025, the UK Government released its Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules. Among the changes due to come into…

Blog Post

What could the return of the UK Investor Visa mean for Scotland? — Blog Post

What could the return of the Golden Visa mean for Scotland?

12 June 2025
Jacqueline Moore
Immigration

The UK Government is considering a new visa route for international citizens who make a significant investment in the UK economy. This…

Blog Post

Care worker supporting an elderly lady — Blog Post

What the Immigration White Paper really means for Scotland’s care sector

12 May 2025
Jacqueline Moore
Immigration

“Those of us who have the luck to enjoy good health forget about this vast parallel universe of the unwell – their daily miseries, their…

Webinar

Immigration Webinar | Immigration Update

29 April 2025
Immigration

Immigration law and practice are constantly changing, and 2025 is going to be no exception. Keeping on top of changes to the law, Home…

Blog Post

Update: European citizens require an ETA to visit the UK from 2 April 2025

2 April 2025
Catriona MacDonald
Immigration

From 2 April, European citizens who are visiting or transiting landside through the UK must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA…

Blog Post

Buying a Pharmacy: Sponsored workers and business purchases

28 February 2025
Jacqueline Moore
Employment, Healthcare, Immigration

Buying a dental practice can be complex, especially when the practice you are buying holds a sponsor licence. Sponsor licences allow…

Blog Post

Top Three Tips to Ace Your Global Talent Visa Application with Tech Nation in 2025

18 February 2025
Rebecca Engel-Morton
Immigration

Global Talent Visa is one of UK’s most prestigious visa routes. It is a golden opportunity for exceptional tech professionals, founders,…

Blog Post

Civil Penalty Notices: Advice for challenging or objecting to a fine for illegal workers

11 February 2025
Jacqueline Moore
Immigration

January 2025 saw a record number of Home Office raids on businesses, including restaurants, nail bars, car washes and warehouses. With…

Blog Post

Global Mobility & Immigration to the UK in 2025

16 January 2025
Jacqueline Moore
Immigration

"How do I move to the UK?" That's what many Americans with British ancestry were asking after President Trump's surprise re-election in…