Category: News & Events

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Immigration Act 2014

This new Act received Royal Assent in 14 May 2014 and contains a fresh wave of fundamental reforms to the UK immigration system. Some provisions are already in force while others are not. One of the main changes is the reduction of applications where a right of appeal to an independent tribunal exists. Right of…
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Legal Apprenticeships approved

“The current apprenticeships in legal services will remain as they are until the new framework, which is likely to be launched next year, is in place.” Two new conveyancing apprenticeships are being created – one to become a licensed conveyancer and another to become a ‘conveyancing technician’. The Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS)…
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UK eBorders cancellation makes Raytheon wins £224 million

Raytheon has been awarded about £224 million in damages after a UK arbitration tribunal found that the British government unlawfully ended a £750 million eBorders contract with the company in 2010 (source BBC). The Raytheon Company is a major American defense contractor and industrial corporation with core manufacturing concentrations in weapons and military  and commercial electronics.…
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COMPLETE OFFICIAL LIST OF SUSPENDED Colleges and Universities

You can now consult the list of suspended schools: Colleges and Universities. SUSPENDED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

US airport queues beat by new app launch

The app is a new way to reduce passenger queues at passport control, but there is no sign of a UK version as yet. Travellers download the app, called “mobilepassport”, fill in a profile, take their own picture and answer questions, then submit their information to US Customs and Border Protection for consideration, via the app.…
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