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Unions Push Back Against UK Immigration Rule Changes

Unions Push Back Against UK Immigration Rule Changes

Proposed UK immigration rule changes could extend wait times for permanent residency. Unions are calling for reconsideration.
Unseen Tove Jansson sketches to be displayed in London

Unseen Tove Jansson sketches to be displayed in London

London exhibition will feature unseen Tove Jansson illustrations, including art from her first Moomins book.
Applying for the UK Global Business Mobility: Secondment Worker Visa

Applying for the UK Global Business Mobility: Secondment Worker Visa

Learn about the requirements and implications of the UK Global Business Mobility: Secondment Worker Visa, and how this affects newcomers.
Last Night of the Proms 2026: A Musical Extravaganza

Last Night of the Proms 2026: A Musical Extravaganza

The Last Night of the Proms 2026 featured a four-hour mix of classical and popular music, with standout performances by tenor Nicky Spence.
Bayeux Tapestry Exhibition Opens at the British Museum

Bayeux Tapestry Exhibition Opens at the British Museum

The Bayeux Tapestry exhibition has opened at the British Museum. Discover what newcomers to the UK should know about visiting.
NHS Waiting List Surges to Record High Amid Summer Strains

NHS Waiting List Surges to Record High Amid Summer Strains

NHS faces record demand with 6.21 million patients on waiting lists after a challenging summer. Learn how this impacts your healthcare access in the UK.
Proposed Changes to Pip: Cash for Services Option

Proposed Changes to Pip: Cash for Services Option

Disabled claimants could exchange part of their Pip cash for services like equipment or training under new proposals.
London Bus Drivers Secure Air Conditioning After Strike Threat

London Bus Drivers Secure Air Conditioning After Strike Threat

Bus drivers in London have won a pledge for air-conditioned cabs, ending strike threats. The upgrade aims to improve working conditions after a summer of heatwaves.
Arts and Culture in the UK: A Guide for Newcomers

Arts and Culture in the UK: A Guide for Newcomers

Museums are free, theatre can cost 5 pounds, and a TV Licence is 180 pounds a year. What newcomers to the UK pay for culture, and what they do not.
Best UK Bank Accounts for Newcomers with No Credit History

Best UK Bank Accounts for Newcomers with No Credit History

The best UK bank accounts for newcomers with no credit history: app banks, basic bank accounts and e money, and how they differ on protection.
UK Council Tax Explained for Newcomers

UK Council Tax Explained for Newcomers

UK Council Tax explained for newcomers: who pays, the single person 25 percent discount, the full student exemption and how bands work.