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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.

July 7, 2016
July 7, 2016

Tony Blair says world is better as a result of Iraq War

Tony Blair says the world would be "in a worse position" had he not taken the decision to invade Iraq.

June 27, 2016
June 27, 2016

Brexit: Rise of neo-nationalism and protectionism?

While European leaders dreamt of an intertwined economy across Europe 43 years ago, the British people desired something else.

June 25, 2016
June 25, 2016

'No need to be nasty' on Brexit: Merkel

German Chancellor Angela Merkel says the EU has "no need to be particularly nasty in any way" in the negotiations with Britain about its exit from the bloc.

June 25, 2016
June 25, 2016

Germany, France press Britain for quick EU divorce

Germany and France led demands for Britain to negotiate a quick divorce from the European Union, with Paris warning that populism will otherwise take hold after the vote to leave the bloc sent shockwaves around the world.

June 25, 2016
June 25, 2016

Million sign petition for new EU referendum

A petition calling for a second referendum on UK's membership of the EU gains more than one million signatures following the vote to leave.

June 24, 2016
June 24, 2016

Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer drawn for semi-final clash

Defending champion Novak Djokovic and seven-time winner Roger Federer are drawn to meet in the semi-finals of this year's Wimbledon which starts on Monday.

June 24, 2016
June 24, 2016

Britain underestimating number of child abuse victims: David Schwimmer

Hollywood actor David Schwimmer says Britain is underestimating the number of children who are victims of sexual abuse.

June 22, 2016
June 22, 2016

Final push for votes in EU referendum

Politicians are making their final pitch for votes on the last day of campaigning before the EU referendum.

June 21, 2016
June 21, 2016

Bangladeshi youth wins British Queen’s young Leaders Award

Bangladeshi youth to receive Queen’s Young Leaders Award 2016 for his leading role in transforming the lives of others and making a lasting difference in his community.

June 4, 2016
June 4, 2016

Briton Leslie Binns abandons Everest peak to save fellow climber

A British ex-serviceman abandons his Mount Everest climb some 500m from the summit to save a fellow mountaineer.