A letter arrives from the council: your application for a taxi or private hire licence has been refused, or your existing licence is being suspended or revoked. The reason might be a past conviction, an accumulation of complaints, or a health issue. Your immediate right is usually to appeal this decision to the council's own Licensing Sub-C

  A letter arrives from the council: your application for a taxi or private hire licence has been refused, or your existing licence is being suspended or revoked. The reason might be a past conviction, an accumulation of complaints, or a health issue. Your immediate right is usually to appeal this decision to the council's own Licensing Sub-C

  For years, the EEA family permit was the familiar and relatively straightforward key that unlocked the UK's door for non-European family members of EU citizens exercising free movement rights. It was a well-trodden path. Today, however, that door is firmly closed, bolted shut by Brexit. Yet, the ghost of this old system continues to ha

  The term "human rights" is powerful and evocative. It is frequently mentioned in the news and public debate, often creating the impression that it is a simple, catch-all solution for any difficult immigration problem. This is a dangerous misconception. In the cold, hard reality of UK immigration law, a human rights claim is a specific, tech

  Living, working, studying, or running a business in a city as dynamic as Manchester presents a unique set of opportunities and challenges. As a global hub for technology, academia, and culture, the city's success is intrinsically linked to its ability to attract and retain international talent. This means that for many Mancunians, navigatin