UK

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.

June 12, 2015
June 12, 2015

Tower Hamlets election: Labour's John Biggs named mayor

Labour's John Biggs becomes the directly elected mayor of the London borough of Tower Hamlets, in an election called after the previous mayor was removed from office.

June 10, 2015
June 10, 2015

British MPs back EU referendum plan

MPs have overwhelmingly backed plans for a referendum on the UK's membership of the European Union.

May 23, 2015
May 23, 2015

Email error reveals UK bank's EU project

The Bank of England confirms it is researching the financial risks of UK leaving the EU after it "inadvertently" sent details of its work to a national newspaper.

May 13, 2015
May 13, 2015

Migrant crisis: EU quota plan to take 20,000 refugees

The European Commission has unveiled a new blueprint for dealing with the EU's migration crisis, including a controversial plan for national quotas.

May 12, 2015
May 12, 2015

Oxford University fundraising reaches £2bn

University of Oxford campaign to raise funds for teaching and research has raised £2bn, it has been announced.

May 12, 2015
May 12, 2015

UK, EU condemn blogger Ananta murder

United Kingdom and European Union have strongly condemned the brutal murder of Ananta Bijoy Das, blogger and organiser of local Gonojagoron Mancha in Sylhet.

May 6, 2015
May 6, 2015

Election 2015: Leaders in last-ditch bid for votes

Party leaders and candidates are making a last-ditch pitch for votes on the final day of campaigning before the general election polls open.

May 4, 2015
May 4, 2015

Royal princess named Charlotte Elizabeth Diana

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have named their daughter Charlotte Elizabeth Diana, Kensington Palace has said.

April 7, 2015
April 7, 2015

A Sino-centric economic order

MUCH to the dismay of the United States (US), the Europeans are filling in applications to join the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB).

April 6, 2015
April 6, 2015

UK dads can now avail of 25 weeks paternity leave

New rights to allow parents to share leave following the birth or adoption of their child have come into effect in the UK.