Category: UK

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Isle of Man to Require Digital Travel Permit by Late 2025

Visitors to the Isle of Man from outside the Common Travel Area (CTA) will soon need a digital travel permit, as the new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system is set to launch by late 2025. The ETA will apply to non-British and non-Irish citizens who do not require a visa to enter the island, mirroring…
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Stricter Rules for British Citizenship Applicants From 2025

Starting 10 February 2025, new changes to the “good character” requirement will make it significantly harder for individuals who entered the United Kingdom (UK) illegally to become British citizens. Under the updated rules, any applicant who entered the UK unlawfully will typically be refused citizenship, regardless of how much time has passed since their illegal…
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Is Flying Still the Safest Form of Transport?

Aviation safety has once again come under scrutiny following a recent Delta Airlines crash landing in Toronto. While no fatalities occurred, the accident has reignited concerns over air travel safety, particularly in light of several high-profile aviation incidents in recent months. Despite recent events, experts affirm that flying remains the safest form of transportation. Although…
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UK-India Young Professionals Visa: 2025 Ballot Dates Announced

The UK-India Young Professionals Scheme (YPS) 2025 ballot is set to open on 18 February 2025, giving young Indian nationals the chance to live, work, study, and travel in the UK for up to two years. With 3,000 places available under the scheme in 2025, most will be allocated in the February ballot, while the…
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National Strike to Ground All Flights at Brussels Airport

Travellers heading through Belgium this week should brace for major disruptions, as a national strike is set to bring Brussels Airport to a standstill.  Due to the national strike, Skeyes, Belgium’s air navigation service provider, has notified Brussels Airport that no air traffic will be permitted for 24 hours, from 10:00 PM on February 12…
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