In the taxi and private hire industry, the Licensing Committee hearing is often described as a "kangaroo court." Drivers sit in a room facing councillors who have little legal training but immense power. They rely on reports from enforcement officers who act as judge, jury, and executioner. In 2026, the outcome of these hearings is increasing

 Each year, millions of people from across the globe dream of visiting the United Kingdom—to explore its historic cities, to reunite with beloved family and friends, or to attend a crucial business conference. The key that unlocks this opportunity is the Standard Visitor Visa. Too often, however, applicants treat the process as a simple

 Each year, millions of people from across the globe dream of visiting the United Kingdom—to explore its historic cities, to reunite with beloved family and friends, or to attend a crucial business conference. The key that unlocks this opportunity is the Standard Visitor Visa. Too often, however, applicants treat the process as a simple

 Each year, millions of people from across the globe dream of visiting the United Kingdom—to explore its historic cities, to reunite with beloved family and friends, or to attend a crucial business conference. The key that unlocks this opportunity is the Standard Visitor Visa. Too often, however, applicants treat the process as a simple

 In 2026, the term "immigration lawyer" has become dangerously broad. It covers everything from high-street firms who occasionally do a Spouse Visa alongside wills and divorces, to unregulated "visa consultants" operating out of serviced offices. But with the Home Office’s new "Earned Settlement" rules and the aggressive £60,0