Category: Living in the UK

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Avoiding Travel Chaos During King Charles’s Coronation: London’s Road Closures and Travel Restrictions

The upcoming coronation of King Charles III is a historic event that will have a significant impact on London’s roads. The roads and parks around central London will be affected by significant road closures and parking suspensions on 5 and 6 May.  The Coronation will be held on 06 May 2023 at 11 AM at…
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Self-Driving Bus To Take The Road In Scotland

The United Kingdom’s first full-sized driverless bus trial will take place in Scotland on 15 May.  The 14-mile route between Ferrytoll Park and Ride in Fife and Edinburgh Park train and tram interchange will be served by self-driving buses, representing a significant advancement in the field of autonomous transportation. The buses will have sensors enabling…
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Manchester To Start Charging Tourists for Visiting

Manchester will soon become the first UK city to charge a tourist tax. From 1 April, tourists to Manchester staying overnight in a city centre hotel or holiday apartment can expect to pay a new tourist fee of £1 per night, per room. Visitors to the northwestern city who stay will be charged £1 per…
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How to apply for an adult dependant relative visa to come to the UK

The Adult Dependent Visa route is a category of visa for people over the age of 18 that wish to join their relatives in the UK. The family member you are joining in the UK must be a British citizen or have settled status in the UK, or be a person holding settled or pre-settled…
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Expect Delay On UK Passport Renewals Due to Planned Strike

British holidaymakers planning a holiday in the near future with expiring passports may want to pay attention to the latest news from the UK Passport Office.  The Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union, which represents workers at the Passport Office, has called for strikes in response to a dispute over pay and conditions.  Over 1000…
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