Farm workers sort through freshly cut asparagus in a packing room at a farm in Minster near Ramsgate, UK, in April 2024 In February 2025, the UK government announced the Seasonal Worker Scheme would ...

The UK immigration system has undergone massive changes in 2025, making it both more expensive and more complicated to move ...

The UK government has announced plans to issue 45,000 seasonal worker visas in 2025. This initiative aims to support the nation’s food production by ensuring sufficient workforce availability during ...

Reforms proposed in the White Paper on Immigration will also push up the cost of studying in UK for international students. (Reuters) The UK government has issued a white paper introducing stricter ...

November saw UK and US tighten several visa systems, while the EU, India and others updated travel rules. December now brings ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

The UK’s tighter immigration rules are driving a sustained fall in foreign nationals seeking work and study routes.

The UK government has revealed plans to tighten language requirements for migrants seeking work visas, mandating A-level standard English proficiency. Additionally, international students, including ...

UPDATE: UK Universities minister Sam Gyimah has pledged his support for Universities UK’s proposed post-study visa for international students. Speaking at the UUK annual conference in Sheffield, ...

Orla Quinlan is affiliated with the International Education Association of South Africa (IEASA), a South Africa NPO, and a voluntary member of their Executive Team. This article represents the views ...

Whether you're heading to the UK for university, reuniting with family, or chasing a job opportunity, the first step is clear: get your visa right. With several options tailored to your reason for ...