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January 31, 2025

Is the cost of sponsoring Skilled Workers about to increase for employers?

Employers may face increased costs for sponsoring skilled workers as the UK government plans to raise immigration fees, pending parliamentary approval.

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January 31, 2025

Changes to DBS Basic Check Application Letter to Applicants

DBS will stop issuing paper letters for Basic Check applications opting for paper certificates from February 2025 to reduce paper usage. Access online portal for certificates.

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November 18, 2024

DBS Fees are Changing

DBS fees will increase from December 2nd 2024, affecting Basic, Standard, and Enhanced checks, as well as the Update Service, while volunteer checks remain free.

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November 18, 2024

Home office update - Transition to eVisa

UK transitions to digital eVisas, replacing physical immigration documents. Learn how to access, use, and benefit from the new system to prove immigration status securely.

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September 23, 2024

Police Force Delays set to continue

Since December 2023, we have been reporting on significant delays to the processing times of some DBS enhanced applications in relation to Local Police Force checks.

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September 12, 2024

Reserve your free space at our Autumn Breakfast Briefing 2024

Join us for the HR Connect Autumn Breakfast Briefing on Wed 6th November 2024 at Mercure Brands Hatch, Dartford, DA3 8PE, for key updates and actionable advice to enhance your school's processes. Reserve your free space today!

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Reasons why a DBS Check may be delayed

The likelihood of experiencing a delay with a DBS Check partly depends on the type of check selected, usually Enhanced checks that go to the local police force experience the most delays. However, there are other reasons that applications may be delayed and here is how you can try to prevent them.

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Police Force Delays

We have recently reported on significant delays to the processing times of some DBS enhanced applications in relation to Local Police Force checks. The situation remains unchanged with ‘aged cases’ continuing to impact processing times.

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Police Force Delays

Over the past few months, we have been updating you on Police Force delays for enhanced DBS checks.

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Reserve your free space at our Breakfast Briefing

Join us for an engaging and informative HR Connect Breakfast Briefing on Wednesday 5th June, 8am to 12pm, at the luxurious Ashford International Hotel.

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Kent Teach
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Skilled Worker Visa Changes

Employers can sponsor an individual from outside the UK via the Skilled Worker route. However the government has released its Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules to tighten the rules around sponsorship, which took effect from the 4th April 2024.

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January 18, 2024

Ongoing Police Force delays with DBS applications

Discover the ongoing delays in police force applications with the DBS. Find out why certain police forces are not expected to return to normal processing times until June 2024, and how HR Connect is working to prevent further delays.

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