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SWIG Finance Hits £15m Sustainable Funding Landmark
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South West-based SWIG Finance has reached a landmark £15m in lending backed by Triodos Bank to 250 small businesses across the South West. Most recently, SWIG Finance supported cyber security...
Lisa Alcock
S W I G Finance Ltd
Posted on: 23rd January 2024
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HR / Immigration Law - Dismissing an Employee with less than 2 Years’ Service
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What should employers consider before dismissing someone with under two years' service? By law, you can usually dismiss an employee with less than 2 years service without the need to demonstrate a...
Scott Pettifer
Scott Pettifer
Posted on: 23rd January 2024
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HR / Immigration Law - Indefinite Leave to Remain Priority Service
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Is fast-tracked processing available for Indefinite Leave to Remain applications? When applying to settle in the UK, the standard processing time to receive a decision from UK Visas and Immigration (...
Scott Pettifer
Scott Pettifer
Posted on: 19th January 2024
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Academic Visitor Visa Guide
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What are the UK visa rules for academic visitors? Under the UK’s Immigration Rules for visitors, it is possible for overseas nationals to visit the UK for a temporary period, typically for either 6...
Scott Pettifer
Scott Pettifer
Posted on: 15th January 2024
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