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19 Mar 10
Bachelor's degrees back on Tier 1 eligibility
The UK Government will make major changes to Tier 1 and Tier 2 of the points-based system, including giving eligibility for Tier 1 applicants with Bachelor's Degrees.
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18 Mar 10
Artists and academics regularly refused UK visa, say petitioners
The UK immigration system regularly refuses permission to enter the country to overseas artists, authors and academics, a petition signed by leading members of the arts community argues.
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18 Mar 10
British High Commission donates $295,000 to aid relief efforts after Cyclone Tomas
The British High Commission in Fiji has announced that it will donate $295,000 to the Fiji Red Cross for its relief and rehabilitation efforts in the country after Cyclone Tomas.
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17 Mar 10
UK immigration essential to City’s competitiveness say business leaders
The majority of London businesses feel the flow of immigrant workers into the City is critical if London is to retain its competitive edge, a survey has found.
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16 Mar 10
UK visa processing times for business applicants to be reduced
The British High Commissioner to Pakistan has assured the business community that the British Government is genuinely looking at reducing UK visa processing times to promote trade and business between the two countries.
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15 Mar 10
UK immigration security and screening greatly enhanced
As part of the fight against terrorists, known criminals and would-be illegal migrants the Home Secretary Alan Johnson has announced the opening of a new national border centre.
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12 Mar 10
UK visa troubles for artists shortlisted for Artes Mundi prize
A number of artists shortlisted for the prestigious Artes Mundi prize have come across difficulties with obtaining a UK visa to attend the opening of this year’s exhibition.
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11 Mar 10
British Embassy in Iraq launches new Arabic-language website
The British Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq has launched an Arabic-language version of their website as the country enters the next phase of political development following the 2010 elections.
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09 Mar 10
British High Commission offices closed in April for upgrade
A number of British High Commission offices will be closed as part of an IT system upgrade.
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05 Mar 10
Asda demands equal pay for UK migrant workers
In a deal signed between Asda and the food industry union Unite, thousands of temporary workers in the food industry will be awarded the same pay to that of permanent staff.
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