Coronavirus

New UK immigration system: what you need to know

The UK is introducing a points-based immigration system from 2021. Published 28 January 2020 Last updated 13 July 2020

COVID-19: advice for UK visa applicants and temporary UK residents

This is advice updated on the 24 August 2020 for visa customers and applicants in the UK, visa customers outside of the UK and British nationals overseas who need to apply for a passport affected by travel restrictions associated with coronavirus.

BHD Coronavirus Update – Continuity of BHD Legal Services – 22.04.2020

Recognised by the government as key workers, BHD Solicitors continues to remain open for existing and new clients. We will continue to help those in need, by ensuring continuity of our legal services during the COVID outbreak and extended government lockdown.

URGENT FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR VULNERABLE PEOPLE UNABLE TO BUY FOOD AND ESSENTIAL LIVING NEEDS DUE TO COVID-19

Barnes Harrild & Dyer Solicitors launches its support of vulnerable groups impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic by offering ASDA e-gift shopping cards of a value of up to £50 for families and £25 for individuals.

Court of Appeal confirms that in removal cases the test for British children is one of ‘reasonableness’

The Home Office and Tribunals continue to misapply the law when considering family life cases and it is essential to get specialist advice if you are thinking of applying to the Home Office or you have been refused and have an appeal pending.

NHS frontline workers visas extended so they can focus on fighting coronavirus

The government announced that doctors, nurses and paramedics with visas due to expire before 1 October 2020 will have them automatically extended for one year, allowing them to focus on helping in the fight against COVID-19 coronavirus.

EU citizens in UK at risk of becoming illegal as coronavirus response prioritised

Campaigners fear that EU citizens who have made their homes in the UK are at risk of becoming illegal as the government diverts resources to fight coronavirus, urging government to replace settled status process with guaranteed ‘right to stay’.

Latest Coronavirus (COVID-19): advice for UK visa applicants and temporary UK residents

The UK government this week released updated advice for visa customers and applicants in the UK, visa customers outside of the UK and British nationals overseas who need to apply for a passport affected by travel restrictions associated with coronavirus.

EU Settlement Scheme: apply for an administrative review

New government guidance issued regarding applying for an administrative review under the EU Settlement Scheme. During the COVID-19 coronavirus lockdown Brexit may have taken a back seat, however the Home Office is still open for reviews from failed applicants.

Wills, Probate & Estate Planning

Couples can now leave up to £1,000,000 inheritance tax free to their children.

The 6th April 2020 sees the start of a new tax year and, if a person dies on this day or in the future, the introduction of the maximum residence nil rate band increase, if your estate qualifies for it.