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UK and Poland sign Northolt Treaty to tighten defence and migration cooperation
The Northolt Treaty, signed on 27 May, deepens UK-Poland cooperation on defence while creating a joint migration-security framework targeting people-smuggling and document fraud. Businesses will gain faster lanes for approved travellers but must meet new pre-travel data-submission rules once the accord is ratified.
Home Office U-turn eases right-to-work burden on UK sponsor licence holders
A press release on 27 May confirms the Home Office has deleted wording that forced sponsor-licence holders to conduct right-to-work checks on non-employees. Sponsors now revert to the previous regime, though expanded record-keeping rules still apply. The decision relieves employers of a major compliance headache ahead of the summer hiring season.
Fragomen warns Commonwealth Games teams: secure UK ETA early to avoid travel chaos
A 27 May Fragomen alert tells Commonwealth Games stakeholders that the UK’s new ETA scheme applies to athletes, support staff and many spectators. Delays or errors could bar entire delegations from boarding flights, so immigration paperwork should be completed by mid-June. The advice is equally relevant to corporate visitors during the busy Games period.