New Changes to UK student visa (Tier 4) come into force

22nd April, 2011: The UK Border Agency today implemented the Tier 4 - the student tier - of the points-based system. The changes to the immigration rules were announced by the Home Secretary in a statement to Parliament on March 22. The aim of the amended rules is to deliver a strong migration system which tackles immigration abuse, while allowing genuine students to study at authentic colleges, claimed UKBA. Tougher entrance criteria, limits on work entitlements and the closure of the post-study...

Trains carrying migrants stopped at border in France

18th April, 2011: The authorities in France have obstructed trains from Italy in an attempt to stop North African migrants from entering the country.  Trains carrying migrants and political activists have been stopped at the border – prompting Italy to launch an official complaint with its neighbour. Italy gave provisional residence permits to thousands of Tunisian migrants. The permits allow them to travel freely in many European countries. The Italian foreign ministry said the French...

Cameron to set out immigration plan--It will be more difficult for those on temporary visas to remain permanently in the UK

It will be more difficult for those on temporary visas to remain permanently in the UK 14 April 2011: Ending Britain's benefits culture and cutting immigration are "two sides of the same coin", the Prime Minister David Cameron will say he sets out the Government's plan to reduce the number of migrants coming to the UK. Mr Cameron will say that foreign workers could not be blamed for snapping up jobs if the country's "woeful" benefits system meant many Britons did not need to work, but instead...

UK Minimum wage to increase to £6.08/hr

/hr11th April 2011: The Government has accepted the independent Low Pay Commission’s (LPC) recommendations for this year’s National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates. The following rates will come into effect on 1st October 2011: The adult rate will increase by 15p to £6.08 an hour; the rate for 18-20 year olds will increase by 6p to £4.98 an hour; the rate for 16-17 year olds will increase by 4p to £3.68 an hour; and the rate for apprentices will increase by 10p to £2.60 an hour. Business Secretary...

Unlocking The Great Pyramid

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UK Firms Looking to employ Unemployed Britons First

6th April 2011: As the annual immigration cap for workers from outside the EU comes into force, Immigration Minister Damian Green has made it clear that firms should look to hire unemployed Britons. Green said they have made clear that as the recovery continues, they need employers to look first to people who are out of work and who are already in this country. Green said they were overhauling all routes of entry to tackle abuses, make the system more effective and bring net migration back...

Watch ICC World Cup 2011 Live Streaming and Highlights

The 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup is the tenth Cricket World Cup and is being played in Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka. It is Bangladesh's first time co-hosting a World Cup. All matches in the World Cup will be accorded One Day International status, with all matches being played over 50 overs. Fourteen national cricket teams will compete in the tournament, including ten full members and four associate members. The World Cup will...