UK transport secretary, Grant Shapps, has been blasted by airlines for ignoring calls for an emergency UK visa for aviation workers. Full report, here.
UK Immigration News
A UK visa scheme targeting prestigious prize winners has had just one successful applicant in its first year. Full report, here.
The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCPG) has warned that the UK visa system is likely to deter overseas GPs. Full report, here.
The number of foreign nationals granted a UK visa in the last 12 months has exceeded 1 million, representing the highest ever figure on record. Full report, here.
UK High Potential Individual visa sparks controversy amid exclusion of African universities from a global universities list. Full report, here.
The Home Office has been urged to do more to promote the UK graduate visa scheme, amid confusion among employers. Full report, here.