Why honesty matters at passport control | Cruising Altitude What should you say to passport control if you’re on a work trip but not earning locally? Starting January 8, 2025, U.S. citizens traveling to the United Kingdom will need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). The ETA costs £10 (about $12.58), is valid for two years,...
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Suspected Chinese spy with business ties to Prince Andrew barred from UK
LONDON — A suspected Chinese spy with business ties to Prince Andrew has been barred from the U.K. because of concerns he poses a threat to national security. A British immigration tribunal upheld the decision on Thursday in a ruling that revealed the Chinese national had developed such a close relationship with Andrew that he...
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A suspected Chinese spy with business ties to Prince Andrew is barred from UK
LONDON — A suspected Chinese spy with business ties to Prince Andrew has been barred from the U.K. because of concerns he poses a threat to national security. A British immigration tribunal upheld the decision on Thursday in a ruling that revealed the Chinese national had developed such a close relationship with Andrew that he...
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UK to reinstate Visa Requirement for Colombian travelers | The City Paper Bogotá
The London Eye was lit in the colors of the Colombian flag. (Photo Presidencia de la República) The United Kingdom will reinstate entry visas for Colombian travelers starting December 24, 2024, marking a significant retreat in bilateral relations just a month before the two nations commemorate 250 years of diplomatic ties. Colombia’s ambassador to the...
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Germany in chaos as Scholz dealt blow by anti-immigration parties
German leader Olaf Scholz was dealt a major blow on Monday as anti-immigration parties on the Left and the Right made massive gains in the regional election in Brandenburg. His party, the SPD, narrowly avoided a humiliating result by just edging out the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party – which has a hard-line stance...
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United Kingdom to Introduce New Travel Rule for European Visitors by 2025 – Travel And Tour World
United Kingdom to Introduce New Travel Rule for European Visitors by 2025 – Travel And Tour World Copyright © Travel And Tour World – All Rights Reserved We use cookies on our website of Travel And Tour World to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”,...
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ETA required for all Malaysians travelling to, transiting through UK from Jan 8, 2025
PETALING JAYA: Malaysians travelling to or transiting through the United Kingdom will be required to have an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) starting Jan 8, 2025. The British High Commission in Kuala Lumpur announced that ETAs would be mandatory for all foreign visitors, including children, who do not currently need a visa for short stays. The...
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What is the minimum visa salary? Visas to fill certain jobs in UK may be curbed
Overseas workers could see a raise in the minimum salary threshold in certain sectors to obtain a visa to work in the UK. Moreover, restrictions could be seen based on regions of Britain where salary levels and labour force shortages vary. “Seeking to further understand the reliance on international workers in key sectors,” it has...
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Political tensions stoking anti-immigration riots, expert says
An expert in criminology and online extremism believes that the violent demonstrations currently gripping Britain are the product of people feeling threatened by a maelstrom of issues projected onto the “other”. ADVERTISEMENT A scholar in sociology at the University of London suggests social media played a role in the violence that has broken out across...
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UK launches new border security body to tackle illegal migration
UK’s new interior minister Yvette Cooper has launched the process of launching a new Border Security Command to tackle illegal immigration, News.Az reports citing BBC. The British government hopes the new agency “will reduce small boat crossings in the English Channel,” the BBC report says. On Sunday, the minister, whose party recently won the last...
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ANALYSIS | Britain veers left, but Labour’s honeymoon may be short-lived | CBC News
The Labour Party has stormed back into power in the United Kingdom after 14 years in opposition, promising to replace the “chaos of the Conservatives” with a bland, utilitarian agenda to fix the things in the country that are broken. “The change begins right here,” said Leader Keir Starmer after leading his party to a resounding 412...
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What the Labour Party’s big win in the UK will actually mean
The United Kingdom’s left-leaning Labour Party won — and won big — in the country’s national elections on Thursday, returning to power after 14 years of Conservative Party leadership. Labour made many promises in the party’s quest to win the race, and keeping them will be a gargantuan task that will require tackling Britain’s biggest...
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