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 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 ...

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UK visa changes effecting families, students and seasonal workers come into force on November 11. The Home Office is putting in place a raft of new immigration measures in a bid to reduce Britain’s ...

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 ...

Content warning: The story contains a reference to sexual exploitation. British farms and supermarkets could tackle the exploitation of seasonal workers by paying their travel and visa costs, ...

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, ...

The United Kingdom is planning sweeping curbs on visa access for nationals from Pakistan, Nigeria, and Sri Lanka as part of a broader move to tackle asylum abuse, according to a report by The Times ...

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 ...