Day: 23 January 2026
Understanding the Government’s consultation on earned settlement – Kingsley Napley Immigration Law Blog
‘The UK Government’s Earned Settlement consultation proposes a fundamental shift in how migrants achieve Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). Instead of a time-based system, settlement would be earned through measurable contributions and integration. For the tech sector – one of the UK’s fastest-growing industries – these changes could have far-reaching consequences. If someone has ILR it means that there is no time limit on their ability to stay in the UK. They can work and study without restrictions and they are eligible for welfare benefits. For some people ILR is a step towards applying for British citizenship, usually one year after being granted ILR.’
Kingsley Napley Immigration Law Blog, 22nd January 2026
Source: www.kingsleynapley.co.uk
Resolution of inscription on headstone – Law & Religion UK
‘The prescriptive nature of Diocesan Churchyard Regulations provides parochial clergy with delegated authority to allow memorials which fall within the certain specified criteria, although they are perfectly at liberty, should they wish, to decline to permit a memorial even though it complies with the Regulations. The case Re St. Cuthbert Kentmere [2025] ECC Car 12 demonstrates the progress of a petition to erect a headstone in the churchyard of St Cuthbert’s, Kentmere, from the initially unsuccessful approaches – informal and via the DAC – to discussions with the Chancellor, and final approval of the agreed format[*].’
Law & Religion UK, 23rd January 2026
Source: lawandreligionuk.com
UK Supreme Court clarifies JCT contractors’ termination rights – OUT-LAW.com
‘The Supreme Court has ruled that a contractor does not have the immediate right to terminate a construction contract simply because a client has made two late payments.’
OUT-LAW.com, 22nd January 2026
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Campaigner launches £1.5bn legal action in UK against Apple over wallet’s ‘hidden fees’ – The Guardian
‘The financial campaigner James Daley has launched a £1.5bn class action lawsuit against Apple over its mobile phone wallet, claiming the US tech company blocked competition and charged hidden fees that ultimately harmed 50 million UK consumers.’
The Guardian, 23rd January 2026
Source: www.theguardian.com
