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UK Says Graduate Route Scheme Safe For Now Amid Crackdown On Student Visas

May 23, 2024 admin

UK government said it is already reviewing English language assessments. (File) London: The UK’s Graduate Route scheme popular with Indian students as a post-study work offer is safe for now as the government announced on Thursday that it will be kept “under review”, as it set out proposals to crack down on student visas to…

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U.K. PM Rishi Sunak kicks off campaign for July 4 election

May 23, 2024 admin

Labour Leader Keir Starmer (centre), accompanied by Deputy Leader Angela Rayner and Naushabah Khan, Labour councillor for Gillingham and Rainham, speaks to the media on the first day of campaigning at Gillingham football club on May 23, 2024 in Gillingham, England. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Rishi Sunak, his Conservative Party colleagues and Opposition Labour…

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Apart From Rishi Sunak, Here Are The Key Candidates In UK Elections

May 23, 2024 admin

London: The United Kingdom will head to the polls on July 4 in a long-anticipated general election called on Wednesday by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Here are the main players in the nationwide vote. Rishi Sunak Sunak, 44, is seeking his own mandate from the British public having been installed as Conservative leader, and therefore…

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“On July 5, Either Sir Keir Starmer Or I Will Be PM”: Rishi Sunak’s Gamble

May 23, 2024 admin

London: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak emerged from 10 Downing Street into the grey English drizzle late on Wednesday afternoon and finally announced what Britons have long wanted to know. Informing the country that a general election will be held on July 4, the rain got heavier and heavier and soon the Conservative leader was…

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Rishi Sunak’s Battle Lines For UK Election Campaign: “Economy, Immigration”

May 23, 2024 admin

Rishi Sunak has set July 4 as UK election date London: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak signalled in a speech Wednesday the issues on which he wants to fight the next general election, which he called for July 4. ‘Economic stability’ Despite a cost-of-living crisis and a recent recession, Sunak looks set to make “economic…

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All You Need To Know About Main Players In UK’s General Elections

May 22, 2024 admin

Rishi Sunak succeeded Liz Truss, who was ousted following just 49 days in power. (File) London: The United Kingdom will head to the polls on July 4 in a long-anticipated general election called on Wednesday by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Here are the main players in the nationwide vote. Rishi Sunak Sunak, 44, is seeking…

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Rishi Sunak calls U.K. national election for July 4

May 22, 2024 admin

U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces the date for the general election at Downing Street on May 22, 2024 in London, England. | Photo Credit: Getty Images British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called a national election on May 22, naming July 4 as the date for a vote his governing Conservatives are widely expected to…

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U.K. PM Rishi Sunak faces revolt over plans to scrap Graduate Route visa: Report

May 20, 2024 admin

Britain’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. | Photo Credit: Reuters “Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is considering restrictions to the U.K.’s post-study visa which allows graduates to stay on and work for up to two years after their degree course as part of efforts to curb soaring legal migration figures despite strong opposition from some of his…

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U.K. PM Rishi Sunak, wife Akshata Murty’s fortunes rise in 2024 Rich List

May 17, 2024 admin

Britain’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak with his wife Akshata Murty. | Photo Credit: AP British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and wife Akshata Murty, who made their debut in the annual ‘Sunday Times Rich List’ two years ago, have moved up the ranks in the 2024 edition released on May 17 thanks to the Murty’s lucrative…

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UK PM Rishi Sunak, Wife Akshata Murty’s Wealth Soars In 2024 Rich List

May 17, 2024 admin

Akshata Murty’s earnings are said to far exceed that of Rishi Sunak. (File) London: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and wife Akshata Murty, who made their debut in the annual ‘Sunday Times Rich List’ two years ago, have moved up the ranks in the 2024 edition released on Friday thanks to the Akshata Murty’s lucrative…

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