Yearly Archives: 2025

How to register as a British citizen

How to register as a British citizen In our UK passport series, we have published two articles explaining how individuals can become British citizens automatically from birth, depending on whether they were born inside the UK (see here) or outside …

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How to apply for a British passport if you were born in the UK

If you were born in the UK, it’s possible that you are already a British citizen. If you were born outside the UK, you can check whether you are already a British citizen in our separate article here.  Also, if …

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How to Apply for a British Passport If You Were Born Abroad to a UK Citizen

Apply for a British passport if you have a British parent and were born outside the UK It is frequently the case that a person born outside the UK to a British parent is a British citizen automatically, without even …

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Digital Driving Licence to be introduced by the Government

The UK government has recently announced its plans to launch a new Gov.UK wallet and app for your phone so that you can have quick access to a new digital driver’s licence (“DDL”) and may be the gateway to having …

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Statutory Residence Test

Whether someone is tax resident in the UK is determined by the statutory residence test (“SRT”) The SRT comprises two primary tests: an “automatic test” and a “sufficient ties” test.  The “automatic test” immediately determines that certain people are resident …

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UK to soften tax rules for wealthy foreigners after millionaire exodus, Rachel Reeves says

The U.K. will soften some planned changes to its controversial non-dom tax rule following concerns of a millionaire exodus, the Treasury has confirmed. Britain’s 200-year-old non-dom regime permits people living in the U.K., but who are domiciled elsewhere for tax …

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What next for McDonald’s after sexual harassment claims?

After the fast food chain made headlines for multiple claims of misconduct, Tom Herbert outlines the lessons for other organisations and reinforces the law on handling such matters. McDonald’s has again recently hit the headlines regarding reports of harassment at …

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Can your employer force you back to the office?

Over the past couple of weeks, several major companies have made the decision to call staff back to the office full time, sparking a heated debate. But what are the rights around flexible working? On Monday, a petition demanding that …

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Video | Non-Dom Tax Amendment Comments (Turkish)

In this short video Tax Partner, Tulin Hamit,Tulin Hamit, speaks to her Turkish colleagues and clients about the news of amendments to non-dom tax rules by Rachel Reeves.

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Powering Progress: The UK’s £60M Creative Industries Boost Plans to Elevate the Gaming Industry

The UK government’s announcement of a £60 million investment into creative industries highlights a significant effort to drive growth within the sector, with a particular focus on the gaming industry. This includes a record £5.5 million allocated to the UK …

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