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Posts Tagged 'UK market'

Tier 2 Skilled Workers - Restricted Certificate of Sponsorship Limit Reached

Tier 2 Skilled Workers - Restricted Certificate of Sponsorship Limit Reached In 2011 the government implemented a cap on the number of non-EEA migrants who would be able to apply to work and reside in the UK as a Tier 2 (General) migrant, excluding those who receive a salary above £155,300.00, individuals who will be carrying out jobs on the list of shortage occupations and UK graduates who are switching directly into the Tier 2 category. The annual limit is 20,700, which is divided... Read more »

Posted: 09 July 2015 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)

Stamp duty changes and their implications for Discreet Law clients

George Osborne delivered the last Autumn Statement of the current Parliament on Wednesday 3 December 2014. A raft of measures were announced during the Chancellor's 45-minute speech, as a sizeable proportion of Discreet Law matters are property related, in this article we examine the key announcement associated with the change in property tax. Stamp Duty land tax ("SDLT") reform The biggest tax giveaway announced was the reform in SDLT legislation, with the abolition of the "cliff-edge" system.... Read more »

Posted: 19 December 2014 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)

The growth of UK immigration law

The mechanisms for creating UK immigration law and the nature of the laws themselves have changed immeasurably over the centuries. The changes have mostly reflected changes in British history, global development and public perceptions of immigration. Immigration control has been a power exercised by kings, queens, ministers and parliament. In recent times the progress towards a truly democratic immigration system has begun to stall. Too much focus has been placed on people’s perceptions... Read more »

Posted: 02 January 2013 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)

Christmas time in London... For international shoppers

With only two weeks left before Christmas 2012, London has never looked more festive. Oxford Street and Regent Street are beautifully lit up with a mass of Christmas lights and department stores such as Selfridges and Harrods have adorned their floors with festive decorations and put on their best holiday window displays. London has always been seen as the top shopping capital city in the world, rivalling Tokyo, New York and Paris. With an annual sales figure of £64.2 billion... Read more »

Posted: 12 December 2012 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)

Government proposals on judicial review: bad news for immigrants?

Yesterday, the Prime Minister gave a speech to the CBI in which he said that the country was in "the economic equivalent of war today... and we need to throw everything we've got at winning in this global race". He set out five ways in which he was going to change things to "get things done": 1) Cutting back on judicial reviews; 2) Reducing government consultations; 3) Streamlining European legislation; 4) Stopping the gold-plating of legislation at home; and 5) "quite... Read more »

Posted: 21 November 2012 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)

UK property and foreign investors

Although 2012 had strong beginnings for the property market, i.e. January mortgage approval levels were the highest since late 2009, many economists still do not consider the London market's future prospects optimistically. Earlier this month Halifax published a series of gloomy figures which further diminished confidence in the UK housing market. A combination of reluctant sellers and nervous buyers has resulted in stagnation. Low and fragile consumer confidence, muted earning growth... Read more »

Posted: 16 October 2012 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)

Why migrant investors like the UK?

The UK remains one of the world's most popular destinations for foreign investors and entrepreneurs, with 28 ventures and nearly 2,000 jobs created here each week. According to Business Secretary Vince Cable, more than two thirds of the jobs created or safeguarded in 2010/2011 came from existing investors. The World Bank says that the UK is the easiest place to do business out of all the EU and G8 countries while Ernst & Young have confirmed that the UK is the... Read more »

Posted: 09 March 2012 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)

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