Emergency visa extension for foreign prison staff
Hundreds of foreign prison officers have been granted a 12-month visa extension to prevent a staffing crisis. The move follows intense lobbying to avert system collapse.
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Gaza Student Reaches UK After Visa U-Turn
Manar al-Houbi reaches the UK with her family after a Foreign Office policy reversal, but the Gaza student evacuation scheme leaves others facing impossible choices. Read the full report.
Trump Suspends US Green Card Lottery Visa Programme
President Trump suspends the US Green Card Lottery, ending the DV-1 visa programme for 2025. Explore the immediate impact and global reaction to this major immigration policy shift.
How Europe Can Regain Middle East Influence After Gaza
Europe's stance on Gaza has shattered its credibility. Analyst Nathalie Tocci argues the path to regaining a constructive role lies not in grand diplomacy, but in focusing on stabilising fragile neighbours: Syria, Lebanon, and Iraq.
Labour MPs warn BNO visa holders could lose settled status
Dozens of Labour MPs demand the government ensures new immigration rules do not block 200,000 Hong Kongers from permanent residency, honouring the UK's historic duty.
Trump wage cuts threaten US Christmas tree industry workforce
Mexican H-2A visa workers, vital for North Carolina's £115m Christmas tree industry, may not return due to new wage cuts and immigration fears. Explore the human cost.
Trump Strategy: Europe Faces 'Civilisational Erasure'
A new US National Security Strategy outlines a dramatic 'America First' foreign policy shift, warning Europe could be 'unrecognisable' due to migration. Read the key details.
New US Visa Restrictions Announced by Trump Administration
The Trump administration has announced a major overhaul of US visa rules, targeting high-skilled H-1B and student visas. Learn the key changes and their global impact.
Visa shifts European HQ to London's Canary Wharf
Payments giant Visa is relocating its European headquarters to Canary Wharf, joining a wave of financial firms investing in the resurgent London district. Read the full story.
Iran to attend World Cup draw after visa U-turn
Iran's head coach will attend the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington DC after a visa dispute. Read about the travel ban concerns for fans and the diplomatic backdrop.
Trump Halts Asylum Cases, Imposes Bans on 19 Nations
President Trump pauses all US asylum applications and orders extra scrutiny for migrants from 19 'high-risk' countries following a Washington shooting. Explore the sweeping immigration policy changes.
Revolut Launches Titan Business Card in Visa Partnership
Revolut Business partners with Visa to launch the premium Titan card, targeting UK start-ups. The fintech is investing heavily in its business growth, which now generates $1bn in revenue.
Trump Administration Announces 60-Day Immigration Pause
The Trump administration has ordered a 60-day halt on new immigration visas, a move officials claim will protect American jobs. Critics argue it's a political manoeuvre. Read the full analysis.
UK visa refusal leaves Jamaican child homeless after hurricane
An 8-year-old girl is sleeping on a floor in Jamaica after the Home Office rejected her visa, highlighting Britain's ongoing legacy of separating Caribbean families. Read the full investigation.
UK net migration drops 69%: What's behind the fall
UK net migration falls dramatically from 649,000 to 204,000. Explore the real reasons behind this plunge and why Labour struggles to address this polarising issue effectively.
Iran boycotts World Cup draw in visa protest
Iran's football federation will boycott the World Cup draw after US granted only four visas. Federation president denied entry to Washington event. Read the full story.
Biffy Clyro postpone US tour after visa error
Biffy Clyro frontman Simon Neil issues a heartfelt apology after a visa application error forces the band to postpone their US tour. Find out the new dates and the band's reaction.
Nigeria Welcomes St Kitts Delegates After Visa Deal
Nigeria welcomes its first official delegation from St Kitts and Nevis following a historic visa-free travel agreement, signalling a new era of Afri-Caribbean cooperation.
'Moral Migrants' Relocate to Russia from West
Exclusive report on Western families leaving for Russia, citing 'woke' policies and persecution. Over 2,000 apply for Putin's new visa scheme. Discover their stories.
Western 'Moral Migrants' Flock to Russia for Sanctuary
Over 2,000 Westerners, including a Texan family, have applied for Russia's 'shared values' visa, seeking refuge from what they call 'woke' policies. Discover their journey.
Western 'Moral Migrants' Relocate to Russia on Values Visa
Exclusive: Meet the Western families fleeing 'woke' policies for Russia's conservative society. Discover why 2,275 applicants have sought the Shared Values visa since August 2024.
Labour's asylum policy alienates core supporters
Keir Starmer faces internal revolt over 'performatively cruel' asylum reforms as party members cancel memberships and condemn policies targeting Reform UK voters.
UK Net Migration Falls to 345,000
New ONS data reveals a sharp decline in UK net migration to 345,000. Explore the economic consequences and the political debate detached from these new facts.
Neo-Nazi attendee detained in Sydney immigration raid
Matthew Gruter was taken into custody in a pre-dawn raid after his visa was cancelled for attending a neo-Nazi rally. The Home Affairs Minister defends the decision. Read the full story.
Trump unveils FIFA PASS for World Cup visa priority
US President Donald Trump announces FIFA PASS scheme giving World Cup 2026 ticket holders expedited visa appointments. Learn how fans can secure faster entry to the US.
US World Cup visa delays put UK ticket holders at risk
Thousands of British football fans face World Cup travel chaos as US visa processing delays threaten to derail their tournament plans. Learn about the mounting concerns.
Supreme Court Reviews Trump's Border Asylum Policy
The US Supreme Court will decide if Trump's policy limiting asylum claims at the border is legal. A ruling is expected by June. Read the latest developments.
UK visa ban threat to African nations over migrants
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood issues a Trump-style visa ban warning to Angola, Namibia, and DRC. Learn about the UK's sweeping asylum reforms announced today.
Visa cancelled for neo-Nazi rally participant
A South African man has had his Australian visa cancelled after participating in a neo-Nazi protest outside NSW Parliament. Home Affairs Minister sends strong message.
Mahmood threatens visa bans in UK asylum reforms
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces sweeping asylum reforms, threatening visa bans on three African nations and a 20-year wait for settlement to tackle illegal migration.
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