Sponsorship Home Office retreats on expanded right-to-work checks Firms relieved after controversial guidance withdrawn, though broader compliance reforms remain on the horizon iStock.com/Yau Ming Low Image Izzy Wood Senior Reporter Friday 29 May 2026 The UK Home Office pulled back from a short-lived attempt to widen right-to-work obligations for sponsor licence holders. Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Visas Exploring cost effective alternatives to visa sponsorship for science professionals Sponsorship The importance of properly maintaining a UK sponsor licence Sponsorship Sponsor licence revocations surge: What UK lawyers need to know Visas Home Office unveils higher visa, sponsor costs for UK employers