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Latest Immigration News
April 2010
20.04.10
Changes to 'knowledge of language and life' requirement
On the 7th of April the UKBA introduced some key changes to the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) provisions, within the 'knowledge of language and life' requirement, for individuals wishing to settle in the UK.
March 2010
24.03.10
Protecting the UK Border
At the beginning of the month the UK government launched a new international strategy to assist with the prevention of illegal immigration in the source country.
23.03.10
Tax Essentials tax services available at Smooth Migration
Details of our Tax Rebates and Tax Returns services can now be located on our Smooth Migration website.
January 2010
27.01.10
It's a girl!
Congratulations to Marius De Beer, who heads up our immigration team and many of our clients will know, who is now the proud father of newly born Daniela De Beer.
22.01.10
31st January tax returns deadline looming
The deadline for HMRC to receive details of online self-assessment tax returns is midnight on the 31st of January 2010.
November 2009
04.11.09
Looking to increase your take-home without working extra hours?
Sister company FPS Group provides temporary workers with the opportunity to increase their take-home through its umbrella company services offering.
September 2009
29.09.09
British Citizenship
Last month, the UK government unveiled new plans which will require prospective citizens to earn enough points to remain permanently in the UK.
July 2009
20.07.09
Introducing you to Smooth Migration
The Smooth Group has adopted a new brand name and identity. The company will now trade as Smooth Migration and a distinctive
20.07.09
Meet the Smooth Migration Team
We’ve had a few changes to the team at Smooth. Marius De Beer far right in photo) now heads up the team at
May 2009
23.05.09
Toughest job market in years
The Daily Telegraph reports that graduates are entering the toughest job market in years.
March 2009
04.03.09
New visa rules could damage higher education
In a recent article in The Guardian, Anthea Lipsett reported that vice chancellors have warned the government is in danger of damaging British higher education by increasing visa fees and introducing new visa rules.
02.03.09
Is Britain slamming its doors to global talent?
In her recent column, she asks if these changes will really reduce the increasing unemployment figures in the UK, if Britain has the talent to fill the posts usually sourced from non-EU migrants under Tier 1 and how the changes will impact on both UK employers and the UK's reputation as a whole.
