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 Rewards Are travel incentives the new talent magnet? As popularity for travel rewards rises, so do legal and ethical considerations Work Permits Early employment access for Italy’s seasonal workers New directive grants seasonal migrants right to work before permits are formally approved Visas Nigeria digitises immigration processes, but infrastructure threatens success Changes streamline work permits, boost business travel, tighten border controls 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 Events Executive Compensation & Benefits Summit The Executive Compensation & Benefits Summit, held in partnership with International Employment Lawyer, will take place on Tuesday 27 May 2025 in New York. The full-day event will bring together senior in-house counsel, HR and reward professionals, and private practice lawyers to provide multinational employers with valuable insights into effectively offering executive compensation and benefits packages to an increasingly globalised workforce. Research Global Mobility Leaders The GML Global Mobility Leaders survey features eminent practitioners from around the world, who specialise in the legal (employment or immigration), tax, relocation, or social security aspects of moving key talent across the globe. Immigration Critical role international workers play in meeting UK energy demands Business Travel New entry and exit systems: understanding changes in European travel Sponsorship The importance of properly maintaining a UK sponsor licence