The UK Home Secretary unveiled a series of changes to the immigration system regarding the Skilled Worker (SW) pathway on December 4, 2023. Following this, on January 17, 2024, the government tasked the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) with promptly reviewing the newly introduced Immigration Salary List (ISL) and delivering their report by February 23, 2024. The…
A mortgage broker shared on Tiktok what it takes to buy a house worth £160k in the UK. In her video, she stated: With a 5% deposit, a single person will need £8k or a couple £4k each. The mortgage loan will be £152k and you need a yearly income of approximately £38k as a…
The UK government has released a statement of change in immigration rules. The following changes concern care workers and senior care workers on the skilled worker route as stated in the explanatory memorandom: “5.12 As announced by the Home Secretary on 4 December 2023 , changes are being made to tighten the Health and Care…
Prospective master’s students from certain countries are eligible to seek a scholarship opportunity at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. As stated in a post on the institution’s website, this scholarship is open to individuals from low and middle-income countries. The school has outlined countries such as Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Zambia, and…
Are you considering relocating to a new country? Whether it’s for work, study, or simply a change of scenery, moving to a different country can be an exciting and life-changing experience. However, amidst the flurry of preparations and adjustments, one important aspect that often gets overlooked is the ability to drive. Learning to drive in…
A series of restrictions will be implemented in the coming weeks in an effort to reduce the number of individuals entering Britain legally. The modifications to immigration regulations will be gradually introduced starting in March, according to the Home Office. Rishi Sunak had previously committed to “do what is necessary” to decrease net migration, attributing…
Did you know you could relocate and work in the UK as a fashion designer through the Global Talent visa route? A Nigerian lady shared how you can relocate to the UK or switch to the Global Talent visa route as a fashion designer in her Visa Route for Tailors series on TikTok. According to…
HMRC is issuing a warning to individuals using ‘side hustle’ platforms like Vinted, eBay, or Deliveroo, as new rules come into effect from January 1 in a bid to crack down on tax avoidance. As of today, various websites, including eBay, Vinted, Airbnb, Fiverr, Upwork, Uber, Deliveroo, and Etsy, are obligated to record and report…
The UK Prime Minister and the Home Secretary announced on Monday, December 4, 2023, their plans to reduce net migration and stop immigration abuse. According to GOV.UK, these measures, along with a package to limit student dependents, are expected to prevent about 300,000 people from entering the UK who were previously eligible to do so…
The UK government has unveiled a fresh strategy to reduce immigration, outlining a five-point plan. This initiative involves prohibiting care workers from relocating with their families and increasing the minimum salary required for a skilled worker visa. James Cleverly, who assumed the role of home secretary three weeks ago, has faced mounting pressure to demonstrate…
