Category: UK Immigration

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

American Travellers Drive UK’s Recovery

The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented challenges to the global tourism industry, affecting destinations around the world, including the United Kingdom. However, as travel restrictions gradually ease and international borders reopen, American tourists are emerging as a driving force in the UK’s recovery.  Tourists from the US are driving the UK’s recovery more than any other…
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UK Student Visa Update: International Students Lose Right To Bring Family Members In The UK

The United Kingdom is currently experiencing a surge in immigration, prompting the government to adopt stricter measures in shaping the profile of incoming migrants and reducing the overall net migration figures. Net migration refers to the difference between the individuals who relocate to the United Kingdom with the intention of residing for a duration of…
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UK To Ban International Students From Bringing Family Over

The United Kingdom is preparing to announce new measures preventing international students from bringing family dependents into the country. According to reports, the Department of Education, the Home Office, and the Treasury are set to finalise plans that prevent master’s students on one-year courses from bringing family members to the UK with them.  UK net…
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British Holidaymakers Could Use E-Gates Again In The EU

UK travellers heading to the European Union for a holiday could be allowed to use e-gates again when travelling through airports. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is reportedly due to discuss the matter with the European Commission chief, Ursula von der Leyen, in June. British officials plan on calling on the EU Member States to…
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Strike Action In May To Coincide With King’s Coronation

Security staff at Heathrow Airport are planning to strike over the King’s Coronation weekend. The new walkouts are planned from 4 to 10 May and from 25 to 26 May as part of a dispute over pay. Unite union, which represents the security staff, says Heathrow Airport is set for “May mayhem” warning that the…
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