Blackbird News

Blackbird News sponsorship questions

Does Blackbird News sponsor visas?

Yes. Blackbird News in Leicester holds a UK Home Office sponsor licence and can issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for the Skilled Worker route.

Can Blackbird News sponsor a Skilled Worker visa?

Yes. Blackbird News is licensed for the Skilled Worker route, so it can sponsor an eligible job that meets the salary threshold and skill level for that role.

What is Blackbird News's sponsor licence rating?

Worker (A rating). An A rating means the sponsor is fully compliant and can issue Certificates of Sponsorship; a B rating means it is on a Home Office action plan and cannot sponsor new workers until it returns to an A rating.

How long has Blackbird News held a sponsor licence?

Blackbird News has appeared on the register of licensed sponsors since 7 May 2026. Register history on this page shows any removals or reinstatements since then.

Is Blackbird News hiring visa-sponsored roles?

The register shows who is licensed to sponsor, not who is hiring. Check Blackbird News's careers page and the job-search links on this page.