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Due to the international effort to reduce spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), the UK Visa Application Centre in Accra will be closed to the public effective immediately.
The UK has announced visa extensions until 31 May for all foreign nationals in the country.…
Leave extended to 31 May for individuals who are currently unable to return home at the end of their visa.
The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) took part in the annual global coordinated operation to tackle the illegal online sale of medicines and medical devices.
The Scottish Secretary, Alister Jack attended the Culture, Tourism, Europe & External Affairs Committee at Holyrood this week [5 March 2020].
The bill will end free movement and give the government full control of UK borders for the first time in four decades.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson hosted the Council for Science and Technology at Downing Street.
Abi Tierney has been appointed as the new Director General of Her Majesty’s Passport Office (HMPO) and UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).
The latest UK Immigration Statistics published today (27 February) show that over 37,500 Indian students received a Tier 4 (study) visa in 2019 – a 93% increase from the previous year.
A new £10 million scheme will give leading researchers and businesses the chance to work together to help those facing life-threatening conditions.
New immigration system offers routes and opportunities for brightest minds, and is set to strengthen ties between UK and Singapore.
Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, writes for City AM outlining the benefits of the new points-based immigration system for businesses.
The new system takes effect from 1 January 2021.
New points-based immigration system will open up the UK to the brightest and the best from around the world.
The winning projects of the Newton Prize 2019 have been congratulated by the international research community.
We celebrated the Newton Prize Philippines event in Manila recently. The Prize featured five brilliant Filipino scientists and their teams.
The safety and well-being of British nationals and their dependents is our absolute priority and we will continue to provide updates and essential guidance as the situation develops.
This inspection examined whether the processes for closing and reducing the number of overseas Decision Making Centres were efficient and effective.
Russian authorities confirm there will be no changes to the rights of the British nationals in Russia after Brexit.
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