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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.

August 22, 2016
August 22, 2016

Mustafizur Rahman returns from UK

Left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman arrives back in Bangladesh today morning following his Sussex stint and shoulder surgery at United Kingdom.

August 18, 2016
August 18, 2016

Doctor clears Fizz to return

Bangladesh pace sensation Mustafizur Rahman has his final medical checkup and receives the green signal to return home.

August 13, 2016
August 13, 2016

UK vows to match EU funds, farm subsidies after Brexit

The British government pledges to match European Union funding for farmers, universities and infrastructure projects following Brexit, as it sought to allay fears over key sectors.

August 4, 2016
August 4, 2016

One dead, five hurt in central London knife attack

A woman dies and five others are injured in a knife attack in Russell Square, central London. Terrorism is one possible motive being explored, the Metropolitan Police say.

July 24, 2016
July 24, 2016

Brexit heightens global economic risks, says G20

The UK's vote to leave the European Union adds to risks for the global economy, finance chiefs say at the G20 summit in China.

July 13, 2016
July 13, 2016

Theresa May becomes UK prime minister

Theresa May becomes British prime minister after being appointed by Queen Elizabeth shortly after the monarch accepted David Cameron's resignation.

July 11, 2016
July 11, 2016

Theresa May to succeed Cameron as UK PM on Wednesday

Britain's David Cameron says he will resign as prime minister on Wednesday.

July 11, 2016
July 11, 2016

Leadsom withdraws from race for British PM, leaving May unopposed

Energy Minister Andrea Leadsom abruptly withdraws from the contest to succeed David Cameron as Britain's prime minister.

July 9, 2016
July 9, 2016

Thousands strip for Sea of Hull mass nude photograph

More than 3,000 people strip naked and are painted blue for a Spencer Tunick photoshoot to mark Hull's City of Culture festival.

July 9, 2016
July 9, 2016

UK rejects petition calling for 2nd EU referendum

The British government rejects an online petition signed by 4.1 million people calling for a new referendum on whether to leave the European Union.