4 d. ago Moment Youth Demand protesters block fire engine as it responds to emergency during pro

Protesters took to the streets of London as part of a pro-Palestine rally causing disruption and standstill traffic on key routes in the capital.

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6 d. ago Visa applications for key routes to UK drop by almost 40% in a year

Some 1.24 million people applied for visas in the year to March 2024, before it dropped by 37% to 772,200 applicants in the year to March 2025.

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7 d. ago Visa applications for key routes to UK drop by 37% in a year

Some 1.24 million people applied for visas in the year to March 2024, before it dropped by 37% to 772,200 applicants in the year to March 2025.

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1 week ago Youth Demand protest: Activists block roads in central London as they threaten to ‘shut down’ city

Protesters blocked a number of key routes in London on Saturday

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2 w. ago Late bedtime 'ripple effect' to watch out for in Easter holidays and six ways to avoid it

From winding down in the right way to a bedtime snack with key ingredients, maintaining a consistent bedtime routine in the school holidays could be great for your youngsters

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2 w. ago Marco Rubio orders diplomats to search social media accounts of student visa applicants

New instructions could prompt foreign citizens to self-censor to avoid scuppering their chances of acquiring a visa

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2 w. ago US issues broad order to consulates to vet student visas over ‘terrorist activity’

State department shares new standard for denials based on social media posts, financial donations and membershipsThe United States has ordered consular offices to significantly expand their screening processes for student visa applicants, including through comprehensive social media investigations, to exclude people they deem to support terrorism.A state department cable from 25 March, obtained by the Guardian, describes a new standard for visa denials based on a broad definition of what constitutes support for “terrorist activity”. The directive states that “evidence that an applicant advocates for terrorist activity, or otherwise demonstrates a degree of public approval or public advocacy for terrorist activity or a terrorist organization” can be grounds for visa rejection. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Whose side ARE they on? Fury at US plot to 'extort' Europe over key global shipping route as extraordinary security bungle reveals Team Trump branding closest allies 'pathetic freeloaders'

A bombshell exchange on the Signal messaging app - accidentally shared with a journalist - showed an elite group voicing 'loathing' for their long-term allies.

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3 w. ago Prince Harry 'should be questioned' amid US visa battle as new demand issued

The think tank that wants the release of Prince Harry's US visa application has now made a new demand - just days after documents relating to the long-running legal battle were released

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4 w. ago Mystery of Prince Harry's US visa documents decoded as key drugs question remains

Documents relating to Prince Harry's US visa have been released in a long-running legal battle - but most of the files were redacted and did not reveal any details contained within Harry's visa application

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4 w. ago Prince Harry’s US visa files unsealed after drug claims – but with heavy redactions

Documents relating to Prince Harry’s US visa application have been unsealed in court – but with heavy redactions over fears he would be exposed to “harm and harassment”.

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last month Fear grows among US’s 390,000 undocumented Chinese immigrants: ‘So many policies have changed’

Those newly arrived and those who have lived in the US for decades worry as Trump vows to deport Chinese nationalsIn 2014, a few years after the birth of her second child, Jenny left China to flee an abusive relationship and government persecution for violating the one-child policy. She brought her younger daughter to San Francisco and, though undocumented, found work at a childcare facility and eventually married a US citizen.Because of extended delays in visa processing, her green card application remains in limbo after three years, but she’s never been particularly afraid of her immigration status. That is until Donald Trump won re-election last November, fueled in part by a promise to conduct the largest mass deportation program in US history. Continue reading...

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last month Prince Harry braced for huge update in US visa row as bombshell deadline looms

Today is the day that files relating to Prince Harry's US visa application must be made public following a bombshell court ruling - and it could lead to further questions about his immigration status

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last month What is the UK Skilled Worker visa and would I be eligible for one?

Spike in applicants suggests confusion around visa type, National Audit Office finds

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last month Meghan Markle's true feelings on UK return after Prince Harry's latest visa blow

Meghan Markle has "no intention of moving back to the UK" despite Prince Harry's latest blow regarding his visa application, a royal commentator has claimed

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