Dentons - UK People, Reward and Mobility Newsletter

Risky AI systems: what are they and what do affected employers need to do?

April 2025

United Kingdom: The EU AI Act prohibits various AI practices to protect users from being manipulated, exploited, socially scored, profiled or biometrically categorised. We explore the EU AI Act, these prohibited practices and how affected employers can ensure compliance.

Key updates from the latest Statement of Changes and the announcement of UK visa fee increases

April 2025

United Kingdom: A new Statement of Changes was published on 12 March 2025, introducing amendments across multiple visa categories. UKVI also published its updated immigration fee schedule on 19 March, which is set to take effect from 9 April 2025.

Updated UKVI guidance issued

April 2025

United Kingdom: On 9 April 2025, UKVI published updated guidance, which details updates on the recouping of immigration fees and salary assessments for sponsored workers.

Run-on or buy-out – are attitudes changing?

April 2025

United Kingdom: With many DB schemes now in surplus after rising interest rates, employers and trustees are reconsidering traditional endgame strategies. The upcoming Pension Schemes Bill may facilitate surplus release from ongoing schemes, making "run-on" an increasingly attractive alternative to buy-out for some. We explore whether this strategic shift is beneficial for all stakeholders.