UK

Politics

Immigration white paper sends message that the UK is “closed for business”

Labour’s plans aim to reduce reliance on foreign workers but complicate compliance for employers, say lawyers

Travel incentive

Rewards

Are travel incentives the new talent magnet?

As popularity for travel rewards rises, so do legal and ethical considerations

Wine harvest

Work Permits

Early employment access for Italy’s seasonal workers

New directive grants seasonal migrants right to work before permits are formally approved

Nigerian flag digitised

Visas

Nigeria digitises immigration processes, but infrastructure threatens success

Changes streamline work permits, boost business travel, tighten border controls

Hungarian parliament

Immigration

Hungary reshapes immigration landscape with policy overhaul

New decree alters visa processes, entry requirements, and employer responsibilities

Politics

Visa bans and deportations as India-Pakistan tensions rise

Deadly terror attack sparks deteriorating diplomatic relations and closure of travel routes

Social Security

UK-India trade deal offers greater mobility for top talent

British government defends signing reciprocal Double Contribution Convention described as a “two-tier tax deal”

Politics

Supporting foreign talent during Irish anti-immigration protests

Employers must balance employee protection and political expression in the workplace

Recruitment

Understanding the Netherlands’ “ambiguous” duty of care

Sponsor firms must have robust recruitment processes, but a lack of clarity on standards creates confusion

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