# The Queensbury Group > A multi-division professional services group delivering legal, business advisory, construction, and data centre infrastructure solutions to businesses and individuals across the UK and internationally. The Queensbury Group (TQG) is a Milton Keynes-based professional services group operating four specialist divisions under one roof: Personal & Business Legal Services, Business Advisory, Queensbury Construction Group, and Queensbury Infrastructure Solution. The group serves businesses of all sizes, entrepreneurs, high-net-worth individuals, and families across the UK and globally. TQG's model is built on the principle that clients should not need different advisors for every need, legal, strategic, construction, and infrastructure expertise are available from one trusted partner. TQG Legal is SRA regulated. The group operates offices in the UK, Dubai, Spain, Turkey, Egypt, and China. --- ## Key Pages - [Expert Immigration Lawyers Milton Keynes](https://thequeensburygroup.com/): The Queensbury Group’s multi service offering includes wealth management, visa advisors, work permits, supply chain management, sponsorship licence, franchising, citizenship services & more. - [About](https://thequeensburygroup.com/about): Learn about The Queensbury Group’s mission, values & expert services. We help businesses thrive with tailored advisory & management solutions. Know more! - [Join Our Team](https://thequeensburygroup.com/about/join-our-team): Learn about The Queensbury Group’s mission, values & expert services. We help businesses thrive with tailored advisory & management solutions. Know more! - [Free Legal Checklist](https://thequeensburygroup.com/legal-checklist): Get your free legal checklist to help prepare your business. - [Contact](https://thequeensburygroup.com/contact): Get in touch with The Queensbury Group for personalised business, legal & project management solutions. We're here to support your success. Contact now! - [Family Office Services](https://thequeensburygroup.com/family-office): Ensure the smooth management of your family’s financial affairs with our comprehensive family office services. Protect and grow your wealth with us! - [Data Centre](https://thequeensburygroup.com/data-centres): Rely on our comprehensive data center project management services for seamless planning & support in building efficient infrastructures. Know more! - [Citizenship & Residency](https://thequeensburygroup.com/citizenship): Unlock the advantages of global citizenship and residency, from travel freedom to tax benefits, with our expert guidance. Visit the site to know more! - [Strategic legal solutions tailored to your needs](https://thequeensburygroup.com/legal-services): Our legal solutions provide you with comprehensive support across various industries, ensuring your business stays compliant and protected. Take a look! - [Commercial Law Services for Startups and SMEs](https://thequeensburygroup.com/services/commercial-law-services): Practical commercial law services for startups and growing businesses. Fixed-fee legal packages, contract reviews, and ongoing support tailored to your stage of growth. - [Project Management](https://thequeensburygroup.com/projects): Explore our wide range of project management services designed to ensure successful project delivery across various industries & scales. Learn more! - [Queensbury Chronicles](https://thequeensburygroup.com/podcast): Tune into our podcasts for insights on business, legal solutions, project management and more from industry experts and thought leaders. Visit us now! - [How can we help?](https://thequeensburygroup.com/faq) - [Bespoke Business Advisory Services](https://thequeensburygroup.com/business-advisory): Discover expert business advisory services tailored to help you navigate challenges, optimize growth & achieve your long-term business objectives. Visit now! ## Locations - [Locations](https://thequeensburygroup.com/locations): Get in touch with The Queensbury Group for personalised business, legal & project management solutions. We're here to support your success. Contact now! - [Queensbury Dubai](https://thequeensburygroup.com/locations/dubai) - [Queensbury Spain](https://thequeensburygroup.com/locations/spain) - [Queensbury Turkey](https://thequeensburygroup.com/locations/turkey) - [Queensbury UK](https://thequeensburygroup.com/locations/uk) - [Queensbury Egypt](https://thequeensburygroup.com/locations/egypt) - [Queensbury China](https://thequeensburygroup.com/locations/china) - [Queensbury Ghana](https://thequeensburygroup.com/locations/ghana) ## Services - [Immigration](https://thequeensburygroup.com/services/immigration): Clear advice and practical support for UK immigration matters. We assist businesses with sponsor licence applications and ongoing compliance. Our team helps bring skilled workers to the UK with the right permissions in place. We advise on and support visa routes, document checks and Home Office requirements, and more. Trusted by companies who want to get it right from the start. - [Business Plans](https://thequeensburygroup.com/services/business-plans): It all starts here – get the strategy right, get the planning right, get the business right. - [Business Incubator](https://thequeensburygroup.com/services/business-incubator): Here to support start-ups, early stage, and growing businesses - [Global Mobility](https://thequeensburygroup.com/services/global-mobility): With the size of the world ever-decreasing, and the horizons of business and individuals’ expanding, the ability to move across the globe is becoming of greater importance. Global Mobility is the process by which an organisation or individuals move to different countries in the most efficient way. Whether moving as part of an international assignment, or as an individual’s global relocation, creating a seamless process and ‘mobility strategy’ that supports the individual or business is paramount. - [Accounting and Tax](https://thequeensburygroup.com/services/accounting-and-tax): Good financial planning and management can be the difference between the success and failure of a business. We provide expert advice, enabling you to effectively target your resources and maximise return on investment, helping you to grow a successful and profitable business. - [Education Services](https://thequeensburygroup.com/services/education-services): Supporting students and families looking to study in the UK. - [Official Legacy Endorsing Body](https://thequeensburygroup.com/services/endorsing-body-innovator-startup): We provide a comprehensive service, from formulating your idea, preparation of your business plan, through to assisting you to establish your business and launch your offering. In addition we can offer a host of business, marketing, compliance and financial solutions, including accounts and managed payroll by a fully accredited accounts team. ## Case Studies - [Indefinite Leave to Remain](https://thequeensburygroup.com/case-studies/indefinite-leave-to-remain): Secured indefinite leave to remain (ILR) for a Chinese national who exceeded his absence allowance by 200 days, by demonstrating his full integration into British culture and effectively presenting compassionate circumstances to the Home Office. - [Successful UK Spouse Visa Application for a Turkish National](https://thequeensburygroup.com/case-studies/successful-uk-spouse-visa-application-for-a-turkish-national): A Turkish national sought assistance to join her partner in London under a UK spouse visa. Despite challenges in proving the sponsor's financial requirement due to cash transactions, the visa was successfully secured, allowing the couple to live together in the UK. - [Major fit out of a new store](https://thequeensburygroup.com/case-studies/major-fit-out-of-a-new-store): Led the major fit-out of a high-end F&B venue in London, managing all stages to ensure an elegant, luxurious development. Despite challenges, teamwork and strategic partnerships ensured on-time delivery, enhancing the brand with a sophisticated, high-quality venue. - [10 year Long Residency Indefinite Leave to Remain Application](https://thequeensburygroup.com/case-studies/10-year-long-residency-indefinite-leave-to-remain-application): Our client, a Chinese national who lived and studied in the UK for 10 years, exceeded his allowed absences by 200 days. Despite this, we successfully argued for his indefinite leave to remain (ILR) based on long residency, highlighting his integration into British culture and the compassionate circumstances of his absences. - [UK Visitor visa for a Syrian national with multiple refusals](https://thequeensburygroup.com/case-studies/uk-visitor-visa-for-a-syrian-national-with-multiple-refusals): Our client, a Syrian national with multiple visa refusals, sought our help to obtain a UK visit visa. Despite challenges with complex financial documentation and previous refusals, we successfully secured a 6-month multiple entry visitor visa for him. - [Successful UK Spouse Visa for a Turkish National](https://thequeensburygroup.com/case-studies/successful-uk-spouse-visa-for-a-turkish-national): Our client, a Turkish national, sought our assistance for a UK spouse visa to join her partner in London. Despite challenges with evidencing income due to cash transactions, we successfully secured the visa, allowing the couple to live together in the UK. - [Film studios](https://thequeensburygroup.com/case-studies/film-studios): Film production studio accounts - [London estate agent](https://thequeensburygroup.com/case-studies/london-estate-agent): Our client is a prestigious estate agent and property development business based in London. - [From Uncertainty to British Citizenship](https://thequeensburygroup.com/case-studies/from-uncertainty-to-british-citizenship): Our client, a minor at the time, embarked on a complex journey to secure British citizenship. - [Skilled Worker Visa](https://thequeensburygroup.com/case-studies/skilled-worker-visa-cic): Within two working days, we successfully submitted the Skilled Worker visa application along with a detailed legal representation letter. The following working day, Ms. Li was granted her work permit, allowing her to commence employment at CIC without delay. - [Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa Extension](https://thequeensburygroup.com/case-studies/tier-1-entrepreneur-visa-extension): Our client, a Pakistani national, sought our assistance in extending his and his family's leave to remain under the Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa route. - [Sponsor Licence Case Study: Urgent Licence Approval for a Film Production Company](https://thequeensburygroup.com/case-studies/sponsor-licence-case-study-urgent-licence-approval-for-a-film-production-company): Our client, a small advertising and film production company, required urgent assistance in securing a Sponsor Licence. - [Case Study: Successful Skilled Worker Visa Application for Montessori Community School Employee](https://thequeensburygroup.com/case-studies/case-study-successful-skilled-worker-visa-application-for-montessori-community-school-employee): The employee’s Skilled Worker Visa was successfully granted within a remarkably short time frame of less than 24 hours. - [EU Settlement Scheme](https://thequeensburygroup.com/case-studies/eu-settlement-scheme): Our client who is a French national residing in Luxembourg, had previously submitted two applications for permission to live in the UK. - [UK Visitor Visa](https://thequeensburygroup.com/case-studies/uk-visitor-visa): In July 2024, we were instructed by an Iranian national residing in Germany to assist with her UK visitor visa application. - [Case Study: Innovator Founder Visa Delay](https://thequeensburygroup.com/case-studies/case-study-innovator-founder-visa-delay): Our client, an entrepreneur applying for the Innovator Founder visa, sought to establish a cutting-edge AI-powered security system. - [Case Study: Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) and Driving Endorsements](https://thequeensburygroup.com/case-studies/case-study-indefinite-leave-to-remain-ilr-and-driving-endorsements): Our client, Mr. Patel, applied for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK based on the 10-year long residency rule. - [Case Study: Obtaining a UK Sponsor Licence for a Top Hotel Chain](https://thequeensburygroup.com/case-studies/case-study-obtaining-a-uk-sponsor-licence-for-a-top-hotel-chain): Our client, a prestigious hotel chain with over 50 employees, sought to obtain a UK sponsor licence to retain graduate staff and hire specialty chefs from overseas. - [Case Study: Successful Application for a Home Office Sponsor Licence](https://thequeensburygroup.com/case-studies/case-study-successful-application-for-a-home-office-sponsor-licence): Our client is a well-established fashion apparel company with operations in the UK and an overseas branch in Dubai. - [Case Study: Successful Spouse Visa Application Using Cash Savings](https://thequeensburygroup.com/case-studies/case-study-successful-spouse-visa-application-using-cash-savings): Our client, a non-UK national from Dubai, sought to join his British spouse in the United Kingdom. - [Case Study: Securing a Start-Up Visa for an Innovative Robotics Company](https://thequeensburygroup.com/case-studies/case-study-securing-a-start-up-visa-for-an-innovative-robotics-company): Our client, an entrepreneur with a vision for technological innovation, sought a UK Start-Up Visa to develop his business. - [Case Study: Navigating Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) Application for a Skilled Worker with Extensive Work-Related Absences](https://thequeensburygroup.com/case-studies/case-study-navigating-indefinite-leave-to-remain-ilr-application-for-a-skilled-worker-with-extensive-work-related-absences): Our client, an Israeli national, initially entered the UK under a Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visa and subsequently transitioned to a Skilled Worker visa. - [Case Study: Successful Skilled Worker Dependant Visa Application](https://thequeensburygroup.com/case-studies/case-study-successful-skilled-worker-dependant-visa-application): Our client, an Indian national, approached us for assistance with her Skilled Worker Dependant visa application. - [Legal Case Study: Assisting a Prominent Indian Royalty with UK Immigration](https://thequeensburygroup.com/case-studies/legal-case-study-assisting-a-prominent-indian-royalty-with-uk-immigration): Our firm had the privilege of assisting a distinguished client, one of the last Nawabs of India, with his UK immigration matters over the past five years. - [Sponsor Licence Granted in Record Time for Leading Tobacco Business](https://thequeensburygroup.com/case-studies/case-study-sponsor-licence-granted-in-record-time-for-leading-tobacco-business): When a leading tobacco company faced the sudden risk of losing a key employee due to an expiring visa, they turned to Queensbury for urgent support. With just ten days to act, our immigration team secured a sponsor licence in five days and delivered a successful Skilled Worker visa application the very next day. Our swift and precise approach ensured the client retained their valued staff member without disruption, demonstrating our ability to act quickly under pressure while maintaining full compliance at every step. - [Visitor Visa Granted After Three Previous Refusals in Time for Important Family Event](https://thequeensburygroup.com/case-studies/visitor-visa-granted-after-three-previous-refusals-in-time-for-important-family-event): At The Queensbury Group, we regularly support clients facing complex immigration matters where timing is critical and previous refusals have damaged confidence. A private client approached our legal team after three unsuccessful visa applications. This time, they urgently needed a successful outcome to attend an important family wedding in the UK. Through careful preparation, clear legal guidance and efficient case management, we secured approval within weeks. ## News - [Tier 1 Investor Visa. Where things stand on Indefinite Leave to Remain in 2026](https://thequeensburygroup.com/news/tier-1-investor-visa-where-things-stand-on-indefinite-leave-to-remain-in-2026): If you hold a Tier 1 (Investor) visa, do you know exactly where your leave stands right now? The route stopped accepting new applicants back in February 2022, and the window to extend this visa category has now closed too. That does not mean your path to settlement is over. It means the timeline is tighter than it once was, and the margin for error is smaller. The deadline to apply for an extension of a Tier 1 (Investor) visa was 17 February 2026. That date has now passed. - [The Government Calls on People to Report Unregulated Immigration Advice](https://thequeensburygroup.com/news/the-government-calls-on-people-to-report-unregulated-immigration-advice): In a written parliamentary answer published on 8 June 2026, the Government called on people who received unregulated immigration advice to report it to the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA). Responding to a question from independent MP James McMurdock (South Basildon and East Thurrock), the Minister for Border Security and Asylum, Alex Norris, confirmed that not all who receive unregulated advice come forward to the Home Office or regulators. He encouraged anyone who received poor service from an IAA-registered adviser or advice from an unregulated person to complain to the IAA directly. - [Still on Pre-Settled Status? Here's What the 2026 Changes Mean for You](https://thequeensburygroup.com/news/still-on-pre-settled-status-heres-what-the-2026-changes-mean-for-you): The Home Office published an important policy update on 9 April 2026, setting out changes to how the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) will be managed going forward. - [UK Immigration Changes in 2026: What Individuals and Employers Need to Know](https://thequeensburygroup.com/news/uk-immigration-changes-in-2026-what-individuals-and-employers-need-to-know): In 2026, the UK immigration system underwent significant reforms. The government’s May 2025 white paper outlined measures to reduce net migration, tighten settlement rules, and enhance digital border controls. Many of these changes are now in effect or will be implemented this year. - [UK ETA Enforcement from February 2026: What Travellers and Employers Must Know](https://thequeensburygroup.com/news/uk-eta-enforcement-from-february-2026-what-travellers-and-employers-must-know): The Home Office has confirmed that from 25 February 2026, the UK will fully enforce its Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme. From this date, visitors from around 85 visa exempt nationalities will be required to hold a valid ETA before travelling to the UK. Carriers including airlines, ferry operators and rail providers will refuse boarding where digital permission cannot be verified. - [2026 Employment Law Changes: What Employers and HR Teams Need to Know](https://thequeensburygroup.com/news/2026-employment-law-changes-what-employers-and-hr-teams-need-to-know): This year will bring a series of significant updates to UK employment law, with major developments already underway following the Employment Rights Act gaining Royal Assent at the end of 2025. Alongside the usual updates tied to the new tax year in April, a series of legislative changes are scheduled to take effect in February, April, and October 2026. - [Understanding the UK’s Proposed Fast-Track Settlement Route for High Earners](https://thequeensburygroup.com/news/understanding-the-uks-proposed-fast-track-settlement-route-for-high-earners): The Home Office has outlined significant changes to the UK’s settlement system, including a new fast-track pathway for high earners. These proposals aim to balance the government’s wider immigration reduction plans with the need to retain skilled and economically valuable workers. - [The DATA (USE AND ACCESS) ACT 2025](https://thequeensburygroup.com/news/the-data-use-and-access-act-2025): The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA) has officially become law in the UK, marking a significant shift in how personal and organisational data is used, accessed, and protected. - [Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) Visa: Settlement Deadline Approaching](https://thequeensburygroup.com/news/tier-1-entrepreneur-visa-settlement-deadline-approaching): The Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visa was a sought-after route for international businesspeople aiming to establish a new business or take over an existing one in the UK. While the category closed to new applicants on 29 March 2019, those already on this route were allowed to extend their stay or apply for settlement. - [Portugal: A new Tax Haven for Young People.](https://thequeensburygroup.com/news/portugal-a-new-tax-haven-for-young-people): In an effort to attract young talent, the Portuguese government has introduced a groundbreaking tax exemption scheme as part of its 2025 budget proposal. This initiative is aimed to ease the financial burden on young workers and incentivizing them to stay in or move to Portugal. - [Revolut Finally Receives UK Banking Licence After Three-Year Wait](https://thequeensburygroup.com/news/revolut-finally-receives-uk-banking-licence-after-three-year-wait): One of the trickiest parts of filing a sponsor licence application for start-up businesses (those operating or trading in the UK for less than 18 months) is providing a UK business bank statement. - [Queensbury is SME National Business Awards Finalist](https://thequeensburygroup.com/news/queensbury-is-sme-national-business-awards-finalist): We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Queensbury have been successful in reaching the finals of the SME National Business Awards 2022 in the Best Enterprising Business Category! - [Queensbury Launches in Beijing](https://thequeensburygroup.com/news/queensbury-launches-in-beijing): As part of our goal to assist entrepreneurs across the world and to promote the United Kingdom as a place to establish and grow businesses, Queensbury is proud to announce the opening of our office in Beijing. - [Official Endorsing Body for UK Grants](https://thequeensburygroup.com/news/queensbury-is-proud-to-announce-that-we-have-recently-become-a-home-office-approved-endorsing-body): At Queensbury, we are committed to supporting entrepreneurs to achieve their business vision. Backed by the Department of International Trade, the Home office has approved us as an Endorsing body. - [Calling all International Students and Graduates, a new graduate route opening on the 1st July 2021!](https://thequeensburygroup.com/news/calling-all-international-students-and-graduates-new-graduate-route-opening-on-the-1st-july-2021): The new Graduate route will open on the 1st July 2021 which will enable international students who want to work in the UK following the successful completion of a course of study at UK bachelor’s degree-level or above. - [Queensbury launches in Spain](https://thequeensburygroup.com/news/queensbury-launches-in-spain): At the beginning of May 2021, we entered into a collaboration to open an affiliate office in the Spanish southern capital of Andalusia, Seville, with the aim of offering on-the ground support in Europe for our clients. - [No change to immigration and nationality fees](https://thequeensburygroup.com/news/no-change-to-immigration-and-nationality-fees): Home Office keeps Immigration and nationality fees unchanged for 2020/21. - [Immigration and COVID-19](https://thequeensburygroup.com/news/immigration-and-covid-19): The Home Office has published guidance on GOV.UK on immigration provisions for individuals affected by travel restrictions associated with coronavirus (COVID-19). - [A new dawn for Women Leaders](https://thequeensburygroup.com/news/a-new-dawn-for-women-leaders): Queensbury are happy to support women Leaders with a new brand and logo. - [Queensbury supporting Women Leaders Awards 2019](https://thequeensburygroup.com/news/queensbury-supporting-women-leaders): The Partners at Queensbury are proud to support the Milton Keynes Women Leaders awards 2019. - [Proud to support SportsAid](https://thequeensburygroup.com/news/proud-to-support-sportsaid): The Partners were happy to support SportsAid by taking a table at the Milton Keynes Sporting lunch club on 4th October 2019. - [A warm welcome to our new head of immigration](https://thequeensburygroup.com/news/a-warm-welcome-to-our-new-head-of-immigration): Queensbury are pleased to announce the arrival of Pavandeep Bassi as their new Head of Immigration. - [Queensbury receives OISC approval](https://thequeensburygroup.com/news/queensbury-receives-oisc-approval): In September 2019, QCL achieved regulatory status with the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) in order to deliver just that. The OISC is a regulatory body which regulates immigration advise and is sponsored and approved by the Home Office. ## Articles - [Bring Back the Investor Visa: Britain Is Punishing the Wrong People](https://thequeensburygroup.com/articles/bring-back-the-investor-visa-britain-is-punishing-the-wrong-people): We closed the door on foreign investors in February 2022 and told ourselves it was a win against dirty money. Four years on, what we actually got was an exodus of wealth and corporations leaving the UK — and a government still pretending it doesn't understand why the economy feels this hollow. - [You Don't Need Investors to Start a Business — You Need a Calculator](https://thequeensburygroup.com/articles/you-dont-need-investors-to-start-a-business-you-need-a-calculator): There's a story most first-time founders absorb before they've written a single line of a business plan: to build something real, you need outside money. Big money. Investor money. Without it, apparently, you can't "really" start. It's one of the most expensive myths in entrepreneurship — expensive because it costs founders equity, control, and often the business itself, long before any of that was actually necessary. - [Is Your Business Ready to Be Franchised? The Honest Answer](https://thequeensburygroup.com/articles/is-your-business-ready-to-be-franchised-the-honest-answer): You have built a successful business. Customers return, your team delivers consistent results, and revenue is growing. Now, people are asking if they can open a location in their city. That question is exciting. It is also the moment where many business owners make a costly mistake: they move toward franchising before their business is ready. - [UK Visa Refusal: Top Reasons Your Application Gets Rejected and How to Avoid Them](https://thequeensburygroup.com/articles/uk-visa-refusal-top-reasons-your-application-gets-rejected-and-how-to-avoid-them): Every year, many UK visa applications are refused for reasons that could have been avoided with better preparation. Whether you apply for a visitor, work, or family visa, UK Visas and Immigration will assess your application against strict requirements. They will not rely on assumptions or intentions but only on what you submit. Understanding how decisions are made and where applications often fall short can make the difference between approval and refusal. - [Business Governance and Compliance: A Practical Guide for UK SMEs](https://thequeensburygroup.com/articles/business-governance-and-compliance-a-practical-guide-for-uk-smes): As your business grows, informal processes may become inadequate. Decisions may lack proper approval, responsibilities can become unclear, and you may struggle to answer regulatory inquiries. This is not a lack of ambition; it is a natural result of outgrowing your original structure. - [50 Questions our Clients Ask us Before Signing a Franchise Agreement](https://thequeensburygroup.com/articles/50-questions-our-clients-ask-us-before-signing-a-franchise-agreementa): Before signing any franchise agreement, it's crucial to ask the right questions. This checklist covers key areas such as fees, territory rights, support, legal risks, and red flags. Whether you're new to franchising or expanding your portfolio, use this guide to protect your interests and make an informed decision. - [The Real Strain of Compliance: How Regulatory Demands Impact Your Business](https://thequeensburygroup.com/articles/the-real-strain-of-compliance-how-regulatory-demands-impact-your-business): For business owners and leaders, compliance is more than a box-ticking exercise. It influences strategy, shapes decision-making, and often diverts attention away from growth. With ongoing changes to tax, employment, and corporate law alongside rising expectations in areas such as ESG, the strain of keeping up can feel relentless. For many organisations, this “compliance burden” has become a barrier to efficiency and long-term success. - [Menopause in the Workplace - Employer Responsibilities and Legal Considerations](https://thequeensburygroup.com/articles/menopause-in-the-workplace-employer-responsibilities-and-legal-considerations): In a recent survey by the CIPD of over 2,000 women, more than half reported that menopausal symptoms had a negative impact on their work. Many said these symptoms had left them unable to attend work at some point. This highlights a growing issue for employers: how to ensure staff experiencing menopause are supported fairly and lawfully in the workplace. - [How to Protect Yourself from Immigration Fraud](https://thequeensburygroup.com/articles/how-to-protect-yourself-from-immigration-fraud): Immigration fraud is a growing concern in the UK. Each year, people lose money and risk their immigration status because they trusted unqualified advisers, misleading websites, or fraudulent schemes. - [Is the Government Reshaping Immigration Or Just Passing the Buck?](https://thequeensburygroup.com/articles/is-the-government-reshaping-immigration-or-just-passing-the-buck): In the Government’s most recent attempt to shift its focus to reducing migration numbers, Labour has moved quickly to implement changes to the Immigration rules. Here’s a summary of the latest endorsed and proposed changes, along with our perspective on them: - [Understanding the 10-Year Long Residence Route to ILR in the UK](https://thequeensburygroup.com/articles/understanding-the-10-year-long-residence-route-to-ilr-in-the-uk): Have you been living in the UK for nearly a decade? The long residence pathway might be your route to permanent settlement. The 10-year long residence route recognises the ties you've formed during your extended lawful stay, offering stability for people who have built their lives in the UK over time. - [Navigating Trade Law Compliance for UK and International Businesses](https://thequeensburygroup.com/articles/navigating-trade-law-compliance-for-uk-and-international-businesses): Edge data centres are changing how digital services operate by bringing processing power closer to users. This article explains what edge computing means, how it compares to core data centres, and why it matters for future generations. - [How Regular Privacy Policy Updates Protect Your Business and Customers](https://thequeensburygroup.com/articles/how-regular-privacy-policy-updates-protect-your-business-and-customers): A privacy policy is more than a legal formality. It demonstrates how you collect, use, and protect your customers' data. Yet, many businesses create a privacy policy once and forget about it. - [Queensbury successful in Administrative Review](https://thequeensburygroup.com/articles/queensbury-successful-in-administrative-review): Even with careful preparation, and even when a case appears to be a straightforward one, there are still slight risks, and the process can be prone to errors. - [Queensbury assists client in setting aside Account Freezing Order](https://thequeensburygroup.com/articles/queensbury-assists-client-in-setting-aside-account-freezing-order): In 2024, Queensbury was instructed to represent U Ltd, a company that had accumulated £22 million from overseas clients in a short period. Despite the absence of any queries from the company’s bank, its accounts were abruptly frozen. Working under significant time constraints, our legal team prepared a comprehensive bundle of documents, including witness statements from key personnel, purchase orders, bank statements, project trackers, and financial ledgers to demonstrate that our client’s business activities and the funds received were entirely legitimate. - [Pet Immigration to the UK](https://thequeensburygroup.com/articles/pet-immigration-to-the-uk): When bringing a pet to the UK, it is essential to follow all the requirements to prevent quarantine and ensure a smooth journey. - [Ten-year Ban Overturned](https://thequeensburygroup.com/articles/ten-year-ban-overturned): In September 2024, Queensbury’s immigration team successfully overturned a 10-year ban on entry to the UK for one of our clients, who had been refused entry as a visitor earlier this year. - [Successful Citizenship Application](https://thequeensburygroup.com/articles/successful-citizenship-application): We are thrilled to share the remarkable journey of one of our clients who successfully registered as a British Citizen, overcoming historical legislative unfairness. - [Spain Digital Nomad Visa](https://thequeensburygroup.com/articles/spain-digital-nomad-visa): In January 2023, Spain launched its Digital Nomad Visa to encourage entrepreneurship and foreign investment. This new visa allows non-EU remote workers and freelancers to live and work in Spain for up to 12 months initially, with the possibility of renewing for up to 5 years. - [The Advantages of Employing a Project Management Team](https://thequeensburygroup.com/articles/the-advantages-of-employing-a-project-management-team): In today’s corporate landscape where adaptability and precision are the keys to success, proficient project management is fundamental for organisations and individuals to thrive. - [Queensbury: Your Trusted Partner for Studying in the UK](https://thequeensburygroup.com/articles/queensbury-your-trusted-partner-for-studying-in-the-uk): Queensbury understands that the first step in a student's journey is securing a place in a suitable institution. Our team supports you in selecting an institution that aligns with your academic goals, personal interests and extracurricular pursuits. - [Skilled Worker Visa](https://thequeensburygroup.com/articles/skilled-worker-visa): The United Kingdom has long been one of the top destinations for skilled professionals seeking career opportunities. The Skilled Worker Visa, introduced on December 1, 2020, has become a popular path for overseas skilled workers from around the world to take up eligible employment in the UK with an approved employer. - [Innovator Founder Visa](https://thequeensburygroup.com/articles/innovator-founder-visa): UK visas and Immigration made some major changes have been introduced to the Immigration rules following the publication of the statement of changes earlier this year. - [All about the New Global Business Mobility visa](https://thequeensburygroup.com/articles/all-about-the-new-global-business-mobility-visa): In July 2021, the Government published its UK Innovation Strategy which detailed several new immigration routes. This included the Global Business Mobility Visa which is set to be introduced in Spring 2022 and promises to provide a visa route allowing overseas businesses greater flexibility in transferring migrant workers to the United Kingdom to establish and expand their business. - [What does the UK's new points based system mean for employers?](https://thequeensburygroup.com/articles/what-does-the-uks-new-points-based-system-mean-for-employers): The government recently announced details of a new immigration system which will come into force in January 2021. - [Changing mindsets in the workplace - equality, diversity and inclusivity](https://thequeensburygroup.com/articles/changing-mindsets-in-the-workplace-equality-diversity-and-inclusivity): Businesses must take accountability for driving more positive change into their organisations, especially in relation to equality, diversity and inclusion. ## Events - [Women Leaders Awards 2023](https://thequeensburygroup.com/events/women-leaders-awards-2023): Hilton DoubleTree at Stadium MK - [Your Business Expo 2023](https://thequeensburygroup.com/events/your-business-expo-2023): Milton Keynes, The Ridgeway Centre - [The British & International Franchise Exhibition 2023](https://thequeensburygroup.com/events/the-british-international-franchise-exhibition-2023): Olympia London - [SME MK and Buckinghamshire Business Awards](https://thequeensburygroup.com/events/sme-mk-and-buckinghamshire-business-awards): DoubleTree by Hilton Milton Keynes - [Milton Keynes Education Awards](https://thequeensburygroup.com/events/milton-keynes-education-awards): DoubleTree by Hilton Milton Keynes - [Girls in Science](https://thequeensburygroup.com/events/girls-in-science): Unity Place - [MK STEM Awards](https://thequeensburygroup.com/events/mk-stem-awards): Unity Place - [MK STEM Awards Winners](https://thequeensburygroup.com/events/mk-stem-awards-winners): Unity Place - [MK STEM Pre-Awards](https://thequeensburygroup.com/events/mk-stem-pre-awards-winners): Unity Place - [MK STEM Post-Awards](https://thequeensburygroup.com/events/mk-stem-post-awards): Unity Place ## Legal & Policy - [Privacy Policy](https://thequeensburygroup.com/privacy-policy) - [Data Privacy Law & GDPR Compliance](https://thequeensburygroup.com/data-privacy): Ensure your business meets UK and EU GDPR requirements with tailored compliance support from Queensbury. 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