No right to settle under Priti Priti’s asylum blitz Migrants who arrive in the UK illegally will no longer have the right to permanently settle here even if they have a strong asylum claim. Anyone who arrives illegally having passed through a ‘safe country’ will be deemed ‘inadmissible’ to the UK asylum system. The Government … Read more
The Holiday Guru is always on hand to answer your questions. This week he helps a reader claim a refund from Brittany Ferries, provides advice on post-Brexit travel – and more. Q. Last year we booked a holiday to Spain, sailing with Brittany Ferries so we could take our caravan. But due to lockdown, we … Read more
Number of foreign nationals who overstay their visas after arriving in Britain DOUBLES in just five years, new report claims A new report claims foreign nationals overstaying visas doubled in five years In 2016, 49,420 arrived with visas but never left, this rose to 91,863 last March Migration Watch UK claim 250,000 more could be … Read more
Luvvies’ labours lost: National Theatre shelves plans for European tour because of extra costs of visas and work permits after Brexit Actors and musicians must now apply for visas and permits to perform in the EU National Theatre said tours not financially viable due to lack of clarity and costs Union members including Julie Walters … Read more
Hundreds of British backpackers could be stripped of their visas and deported from Australia after throwing a ‘super-spreader’ Christmas party on a Sydney beach. Footage shows around 300 suspected backpackers, many believed to be British, donning Santa hats while singing and dancing on Bronte Beach on Christmas Day. Newly appointed Immigration Minister Alex Hawke said on … Read more
Your ticket to sun, safaris and surfing: How long-stay tourist visas will help you make the most of trips to exotic lands Dubai has extended tourist visas that can last up to 90 days for about £150 Thailand is doubling the former 30-day maximum stay for just £30 South Africa’s long-stay tourist visa now gives … Read more
Defence minister Johnny Mercer calls on Treasury to fork out thousands of pounds for hero Commonwealth veterans who are forced to pay for visas to stay in the UK Defence minister Johnny Mercer wants to help Commonwealth military veterans Commonwealth citizens can apply for indefinite leave to remain after four years However, they face bills … Read more
Blood test backlog means nearly 200 Commonwealth Army recruits face losing their visas and being forced out of Britain 200 recruits from India, Jamaica, St Lucia and others flew to UK in November for Army assessment tests 170 are still waiting for blood tests so can’t start training and are now jobless Many have been … Read more
We are failing our heroes: Families of Afghan interpreters who served alongside British troops battling the Taliban STILL can’t get visas to come to UK The Government vowed in March last year that translators who helped British soldiers in the fight against the Taliban could bring their loved ones to join them Ministers said the … Read more