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United Kingdom’s Immigration White Paper 2025: What students should know

While the Immigration White Paper covers various sectors of immigration, special attention was given to student visa policies, and changes are proposed with the intention to reduce international students.

UK govt unveils 'tighter' immigration plans

People will have to live in the UK for 10 years before qualifying for settlement and citizenship

Frogs in the saucepan: A metaphor for our times

We have adjusted to the curtailment of our liberties and discrimination in various forms—social, racial, ethnic, immigrant and so on.

USA sole bidder for 2031 Women's World Cup, UK set to host in 2035

The United States is the sole bidder for the 2031 Women's World Cup, and the United Kingdom is set to host the 2035 tournament, FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced on Thursday.

Absurdity of justice

Since Margaret Thatcher, we have had that problem in spades in the UK; blame for failure is bounced around between ministries and private contractors, between policy ideas and those responsible for implementation.

Report reveals UK tech secretary’s ChatGPT use for policy advice

Peter Kyle, the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology in the United Kingdom (UK), has been using ChatGPT to seek advice on policy matters, including the slow adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) among British businesses, according to a recent report by New Scientist magazine.

Starmer puts UK back on world stage as 'bridge' over Ukraine

As Britain steps up to play a leadership role post-Brexit, the Labour prime minister has been widely praised for his deft handling of the situation.

Whitechapel, Bengal, and the great British identity crisis

Is this really about a tube station sign, or are we witnessing Britain’s ongoing existential crisis unfold in real-time?

Navigating the UK undergraduate admission process

Here’s a comprehensive guide to applying for undergraduate studies in the UK.

January 4, 2016
January 4, 2016

IS video scrutinised by UK security services

The UK's security and intelligence agencies are examining a video by so-called Islamic State, to identify a man and young boy with British accents.

December 31, 2015
December 31, 2015

Brussels police arrest 6 over 'New Year terror plot'

Police in Brussels arrests six people in connection with an alleged plot to target the city on New Year's Eve, prosecutors say.

December 21, 2015
December 21, 2015

Minority killings by IS 'should be recognised as genocide'

The killing of minorities by so-called Islamic State should be recognised as genocide, more than 60 parliamentarians say in a letter to the UK PM.

December 15, 2015
December 15, 2015

UK astronaut set for space milestone

UK astronaut Tim Peake is ready to make his landmark flight to the International Space Station (ISS).

December 10, 2015
December 10, 2015

Iraq veteran’s Muslim Facebook post goes viral

Chris Herbert, a former soldier from Portsmouth Facebook post which goes on to praise the Muslims who served next to him in Iraq and helped him recover from his injuries, goes viral.

December 10, 2015
December 10, 2015

Being unhappy or stressed will not kill, says study

Being miserable or stressed will not increase your risk of dying, according to the UK's Million Women Study.

December 8, 2015
December 8, 2015

UK development minister in Dhaka

UK International Development Minister Baroness Verma arrives in Dhaka on a three-day visit to discuss with a range of people to support the Bangladesh’s commitment to the new global goals.

December 8, 2015
December 8, 2015

UK Storm: Thousands of people flooded out of homes

Thousands of people have been flooded out of their homes or left without power after Storm Desmond wreaked havoc in parts of the UK.

December 5, 2015
December 5, 2015

Syria air strikes: RAF jets carry out second mission

RAF jets have carried out their second set of air strikes in Syria since MPs backed military action against so-called Islamic State in the country.

December 3, 2015
December 3, 2015

UK air attack on IS: Syrians give reactions

The UK has started bombing targets of the so-called Islamic State (IS) in Syria, and a number of Syrians have been giving their reaction to the British decision.