Category: Living in the UK

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

India Has Strike Deals To Get Working Holiday Visas For Young Indian

Exciting news for Indians who are looking for a travel opportunity and a chance to immerse themselves in a culture different from their own while young. The Indian government has been striking trade deals with economic powerhouses that includes provisions for cultural exchange under a working holiday scheme. The Working Holiday Scheme is an incredible…
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Brexit Passport Checks Leads To Fewer Passengers On Eurostar

Hundreds of seats are deliberately going unsold on Eurostar trains as the cross-Channel train operator struggles with post-Brexit passport checks. The company’s Chief executive Gwendoline Cazenave said with post-Brexit border checks and current levels of border staff, there were “bottlenecks” in stations. “We have a main issue in Eurostar terminals because of the new boarding…
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Travel Warning Due To UK Border Force Strike

Holidaymakers are being warned to expect disruption at UK airports next week as Border Force staff have confirmed further strike action. The proposed strike is set to start on 01 February until 7 am on 02 February. The Public and Commercial Service (PCS) will be walking out in “the largest civil service strike for years”.…
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UK Youth Mobility Ballot Opens In January 2023

The first ballot for 2023’s Youth Mobility Scheme is set to open on Tuesday, 17 January 2023.  The ballot will be open for a period of 48 hours, closing on Thursday 19 January 2023. Most of the available places will be allocated in this first ballot, while the remaining places will be made available in…
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UK Flights Delayed And Cancelled Due To Bad Weather

The first major snowstorm and ice of the winter season have caused widespread flight disruptions across the UK. The snow & cold weather this winter forced multiple flights to be cancelled and delayed across the UK.  Gatwick and Stanstead airports were forced to close their runways on Sunday, December 11th, due to severe weather conditions.…
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