Category: History UK

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

UK Extends Transition to eVisa System Until March 2025

The UK government has announced a grace period until March 2025 to help visa holders transition from physical immigration documents to the fully digital eVisa system.  According to The Guardian, UK nationals residing overseas have difficulty accessing the system required to download the new eVisas, and as a result, they may have been barred from…
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Canada Offers Immediate Permanent Residency for Caregivers

Canada is taking significant steps to simplify the process for caregivers to come to the country and secure permanent residency upon arrival. The federal government introduced two new pilot programs on June 03, 2024, designed to grant eligible caregivers permanent residency upon their arrival.  According to the government, eligible caregivers will be able to work…
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British Passports Embrace King’s Name

For the first time in more than 70 years, the wording on British passports is going to change. British passports will be issued in King Charles III’s name. The updated passports are the latest stage in the gradual transition in reigns, with stamps and some coins now carrying the King’s head. Banknotes will begin to…
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British Passports Following Queen Elizabeth’s II Death

The Queen’s death has left the nation in mourning, as Her Majesty passed away aged 96 and marks the end of the longest reign in history. As there will be inevitable changes, a lot of people have been left wondering about changes that come to the likes of money, stamps, and British passports. British passports…
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The UK Political System

The general election will take place on Thursday 7 May 2015. To vote in the election you must be on the electoral register. You can register online or by post. Did you ever wonder how The UK Political System works in fact? While doing the test About the Life in the UK one of the questions subjects can…
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