UK Skilled Worker sponsorTL;DRSunkeep Limited t/a Cockton Hill News can sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas. Roles must pay at least £41,700 (or the SOC going rate, whichever is higher), sit at RQF Level 6+, and you need CEFR B2 English.
Is Sunkeep Limited t/a Cockton Hill News a UK Visa Sponsor?
Yes — Sunkeep Limited t/a Cockton Hill News is an A-rated licensed UK Skilled Worker visa sponsor based in Bishop Auckland, authorised by the Home Office to issue Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Sponsor licence
- A rating
- Visa routes held
- Skilled Worker
- Registered town
- Bishop Auckland
- Sponsors in Bishop Auckland
- 24
- Sector (inferred from name)
- Finance & professional services
- Register updated
- 22 October 2026
Salary thresholds for typical roles at Sunkeep Limited t/a Cockton Hill News
Based on the finance & professional services sector (inferred from the company name), these are common SOC 2020 codes used in sponsored hires. Pay must be the higher of the SOC going rate and the general £41,700 threshold.
| SOC | Occupation | Going rate | Effective minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1111 | Chief executives and senior officials | £88,100 | £88,100 |
| 1131 | Financial managers and directors | £75,100 | £75,100 |
| 1139 | Functional managers and directors not elsewhere classified. | £74,700 | £74,700 |
| 1162 | Senior police officers | £64,000 | £64,000 |
| Effective minimum is the higher of the SOC going rate and the £41,700 general threshold (2026). | |||
How to apply for sponsored roles at Sunkeep Limited t/a Cockton Hill News
- Confirm Sunkeep Limited t/a Cockton Hill News's licence is current. Check the Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors. Sunkeep Limited t/a Cockton Hill News is listed as A rating for Skilled Worker as of the register update on 22 October 2026.
- Find an eligible role. Look for roles at Sunkeep Limited t/a Cockton Hill News that fall under SOC 2020 codes at RQF Level 6 or above and meet the £41,700 minimum (2026).
- Apply directly. Apply through Sunkeep Limited t/a Cockton Hill News's careers page or aggregated on Tarve, which only lists roles from licensed sponsors.
- Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). If hired, Sunkeep Limited t/a Cockton Hill News will issue you a CoS. You then have 3 months to apply for your Skilled Worker visa with the CoS reference number.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Sunkeep Limited t/a Cockton Hill News sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas?
- Yes — Sunkeep Limited t/a Cockton Hill News holds an A-rated Home Office sponsor licence that includes the Skilled Worker route, registered to Bishop Auckland. Roles must pay at least £41,700 (2026 general threshold) or the SOC code going rate, whichever is higher.
- Is Sunkeep Limited t/a Cockton Hill News hiring sponsored workers right now?
- Our live feed of verified sponsored vacancies has no current listings for Sunkeep Limited t/a Cockton Hill News (as of 22 October 2026). A licence means the company can sponsor, not that it is hiring — check its careers page directly.
- What's the minimum salary Sunkeep Limited t/a Cockton Hill News must pay a sponsored worker in 2026?
- At least £41,700 per year or the SOC code's published going rate, whichever is higher (going rates never fall below £17.13 per hour). New entrants (under 26, or switching from Student/Graduate) can be paid 70% of the going rate with a £33,400 floor.
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Sources
- Home Office — Register of Licensed Sponsors (Workers). Licence, rating and routes as of the register update on 22 October 2026.
- GOV.UK — Skilled Worker visa: your job. 2026 salary threshold of £41,700 verified 12 October 2026.