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Category Archives: UK News
Net migration figures fall
The Home Office have announced a reduction in net migration and heralded this as a success. Many question the value of this fall and current policies are branded by some as being damaging to the UK’s reputation internationally and to … Continue reading
International Student numbers expected to fall.
The number of international students coming to the UK is expected to fall significantly due to the forthcoming change to the Tier 1 Post Study Worker Visa.
Universities warn student against hostile student visa changes
The government’s proposal to reduce the number of overseas students has been described by vice-chancellors as a hostile act against British universities.
UK immigration system in chaos
The Home Office have been criticised for the rapid introduction of new rules without following due democratic process and accused of rushing the introduction of new rules without proper consideration and due diligence.
High Court judges interim immigration cap to be illegal
Two senior judges have ruled that the temporary UK immigration limit imposed from 28 June on Tier 1 and Tier 2 skilled migrants from outside the European Union is unlawful because ministers sidestepped proper parliamentary approval when it was introduced.
UK Immigration Cap will hinder economic recovery.
Skills shortages, immigration restrictions and employment laws are likely to seriously hinder employer efforts to fill newly created private-sector jobs next year, a survey has revealed.
Government proposes major changes to Tier 4 UK Student Visas
The Government has announced a range of proposals designed to reduce the level of student migration to the UK.
Immigration Cap loophole showing potential 50% increase
The interim immigration cap has seen the use of Intra-Company Transfers (ICTs) to bring non-EU workers to the UK surge.
New Immigration Cap announced – is Britain open for business?
Theresa May announced the new immigration cap, to commence in April 2011, ignoring many of the Migration Advisory Committee’s key recommendations. The total Tier 1 and Tier 2 Visas that will be approved has been limited to 21,700 and does … Continue reading
Migration Advisory Committee publishes report on annual immigration limit
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has today published its report into an annual limit on immigration through Tiers 1 and 2 of the points-based system.
