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The government’s transition to electronic visas is leaving refugees in the UK “at risk of destitution” as people struggle to access vital services, charities have warned. Some asylum seekers ...

The United Kingdom will introduce significant updates to its Global Talent Visa in 2025, making it easier for highly skilled ...

The United Kingdom (UK) continues to open its doors to skilled workers worldwide through its work visa schemes, addressing critical labour shortages across key industries. In 2025, high-demand jobs ...

The UK is committing an “act of national self-harm” because high visa fees and an inflexible immigration system deter science ...

Ukrainians can again bring their children to join them in the UK, after the government reversed changes to visa rules. Last ...

Many countries are adding to the cost of travel for those from visa-waivered countries. Find out if your next destination is one of them.

Foreign nationals have already faced problems with the government’s rollout of electronic visas just two weeks in, with some travellers having difficulty boarding UK-bound flights and refugees ...

Foreign nationals have already faced problems with the government’s rollout of electronic visas just two weeks in, with some travellers having difficulty boarding UK-bound flights and refugees left ...