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Latest: 12 Oct

UK Proposes Suspension of Asylum System for Five Years

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UK Proposes Suspension of Asylum System for Five Years

Reform UK plans to suspend the asylum system, affecting many asylum seekers, including those from Eritrea. The proposal includes rejecting new applications and deporting existing claimants.

12 Oct

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High Flight Costs from Europe to Brunei Explained

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High Flight Costs from Europe to Brunei Explained

Travelers from Europe to Brunei are facing significantly higher flight prices due to limited competition and longer routes. The situation is expected…

12 Oct

Travel Advisory Update for Eritrea: Important Safety Warnings

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Travel Advisory Update for Eritrea: Important Safety Warnings

The UK government has issued updated travel advice for Eritrea, advising against all travel to certain areas and all but essential travel to the rest…

12 Oct

New Entry Requirements for Australian Visitors to the UK

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New Entry Requirements for Australian Visitors to the UK

Starting January 2025, Australians traveling to the UK will need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for visits. This new requirement aims to st…

12 Oct

Pakistani applicants lose UK study offers as visa rules tighten

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Pakistani applicants lose UK study offers as visa rules tighten

UK universities are pulling study offers from students in countries including Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nigeria to avoid breaching tighter visa refusa…

12 Oct

UK Universities Withdraw Admission Offers to Bangladeshi Students

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UK Universities Withdraw Admission Offers to Bangladeshi Students

UK universities are retracting admission offers to students from Bangladesh, Nigeria, and Pakistan due to rising visa refusal rates and stricter comp…

12 Oct

Explore Norwegian Culture in the UK with Embassy Highlights

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Explore Norwegian Culture in the UK with Embassy Highlights

The Royal Norwegian Embassy in London offers a monthly newsletter featuring Norwegian cultural events in the UK, showcasing artists, performances, an…

8 Oct

UK Universities Face Risks Due to Rising Visa Refusal Rates

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UK Universities Face Risks Due to Rising Visa Refusal Rates

UK universities are increasingly at risk due to soaring visa refusal rates affecting international students, particularly from Nigeria.

8 Oct

New direct flights to Sri Lanka reshape winter travel plans for 2026 season

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New direct flights to Sri Lanka reshape winter travel plans for 2026 season

Several airlines have launched or are launching direct flights to Colombo in 2026, including British Airways from London Gatwick on 23 October. Sri L…

5 Oct

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South Africa travel safety: what experts advise for visitors in 2026

Tour operators and a travel risk specialist say trips to South Africa can be done safely with local advice and ordinary precautions, despite recent t…

5 Oct

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