Category: Living in the UK

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Brexit: No Visa Deal for Performing Artist

The United Kingdom’s departure from the EU on the 1st January has presented several issues regarding mobility of performing artists between borders. Aside from the pandemic, the lack of a deal is proving to be the biggest obstacle for orchestras, band, solo artists and crew members to start touring again after Brexit. The British and…
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Brexit: Driving Through the EU & What Has Gone Wrong With Brexit So Far

The United Kingdom’s exit from the EU means British drivers captured by speed cameras on roads in Europe will no longer be sent fines. And those British nationals covered by the Withdrawal agreement, who return to the UK in foreign-registered cars will also avoid fines. As a member of the EU, the United Kingdom had…
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How to Apply for a France Schengen Visa in the UK

From the boulevards of Paris to the fashionable seaside resorts of the Côte d’Azur, France is a beautiful country that boasts of spectacular cities with picturesque topography, colourful culture, free-spirited people and delectable cuisine. These scenic places have been the muse to many poets and artists, and continue to make France the world’s most popular…
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Best Cities to Live in the UK as a Student

With over 150 top-ranking universities, the United Kingdom is one of the best places in the world to study. There’s a seemingly endless number of places in the UK to choose from, which makes picking the best city to live in extremely difficult. There are many factors to consider when deciding where to live and…
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UK goes to a new national lockdown as cases surge

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on 4th January ordered England into a new national lockdown to contain a surge in coronavirus cases that threatens to overwhelm parts of the health system before a vaccine programme reaches a critical mass. The announcement came just hours after the government hailed Britain’s success in becoming the first country…
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