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UK immigration could clamp down on Tier 2 intra-company transfer visas

17:07 02/03/2012
UK employers and the British Chambers of Commerce are urging ministers not to reduce the number of migrant workers allowed into the UK via the intra-company transfer (ICT) route. They say it is vital...

Increased UK plane tax could hinder tourism in New Zealand

17:00 12/01/2012
The UK Government has announced that its Air Passenger Duty (APD) will increase this April. New Zealand is worried that the tax hike on long haul flights from the UK could harm tourism. The tax,...

UK officials predict major delays for immigration processing during Olympics

15:48 10/01/2012
UK immigration officials are warning of possible delays this summer due to the London Olympics. Olympic VIPs will be given dedicated passport lanes at Heathrow Airport in order to fast-track UK visit...

Taiwanese youth can now apply for the UK's Tier 5 Youth Mobility Scheme Visa

10:14 10/01/2012
Beginning 1 January 2012, Taiwanese youth can apply for the UK 's Tier 5 Youth Mobility Scheme visa . The UK visa enables young people from participating countries to come and experience life in the...

Hospitality sector pushes for UK Visitor Visa reforms to increase tourism

12:25 08/12/2011
Hospitality and tourism industry leaders are pressing the British government to reform the UK visa system , claiming that the slow processing of Visitor Visa applications and government red tape are...

Travelers may experience delays in UK visa processing at UK borders this week

10:45 28/11/2011
The UK government is recruiting staff from embassies abroad and civil servants to replace immigration officials at ports and airports who will join a nationwide public sector strike this week, UK...

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