Better working conditions and social rights for seasonal workers

Non-EU seasonal workers would enjoy basic working and living conditions, such as a minimum wage and decent accommodation, under draft legislation endorsed by the European Civil Liberties Committee. These...

Automatic settlement for skilled workers to end

As part of the government's commitment to reviewing the immigration system, a consultation was launched last summer proposing reforms to employment-related settlement, Tier 5 and overseas domestic worker routes.

Making immigration work for Britain

The creation of a sustainable selective immigration system that encourages the brightest and best to come to the UK has been reaffirmed by Immigration Minister Damian Green.

Judgment on carers of British Citizens

The Court of Justice of the European Union recently handed down judgment in the case of Ruiz Zambrano (C-34/09). This judgment creates a right to reside and work for the sole carer of a dependent British citizen when that carer has no other right of residence...