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UK changes student visa and immigration rules. Check updates

The United Kingdom has unveiled a series of major reforms to its immigration and student visa policies, including tougher English language requirements, stricter post-study job timelines, and increased financial criteria for international students.

Church of England names first female Archbishop of Canterbury

Sarah Mullally, a former nurse who found her calling in Christian ministry, has been appointed the new Archbishop of Canterbury — the first woman in the role’s 1,400-year history and the spiritual leader of 85 million Anglicans around the world

UK Synagogue Attack: What We Know

On Yom Kippur, a terror attack at a Manchester synagogue killed two and injured four Jewish worshippers. The tragedy underscores the deadly consequences of normalized antisemitism worldwide.

UK Backs India’s Tata-Owned Jaguar Land Rover with £1.5 Billion Loan Guarantee

The UK government has provided a £1.5 billion loan guarantee to Tata-owned Jaguar Land Rover following a cyberattack that halted production.

Trump’s UK state visit gets political after royal welcome

After the royal hospitality and pageantry, US President Donald Trump's unprecedented second state visit to the UK takes a serious turn on Thursday when he is hosted by Prime Minister Keir Starmer for wide-ranging talks.

Britain rolls out royal red carpet for Trump’s state visit

Britain will roll out a supersized royal welcome for Donald Trump's unprecedented second state visit on Wednesday, with the king to greet the US president who has compared himself to a monarch.

Prince Harry says has ‘clear conscience’ over explosive memoir

Prince Harry has defended his tell-all autobiography "Spare", insisting he had no regrets after its publication more than two years ago sowed discord within the British royal family.

AI tech ‘revolutionising’ stroke treatment in England

An artificial intelligence tool which quickly analyses brain scans of stroke patients has helped boost chances of full recovery since being launched across England, the public health service said on Tuesday.

Israel could punish UK over recognition of Palestine – Times

Israel is reportedly weighing retaliatory measures against the UK over its anticipated recognition of Palestinian statehood, including the potential suspension of intelligence sharing, The Times reported on Thursday.

UK Opens Applications for Fully Funded Chevening Scholarships

The UK government has opened applications for its prestigious, fully funded Chevening Scholarships, inviting Pakistani mid-career professionals to pursue a one-year master’s degree at leading UK universities.

UK rejects criticism that move to recognise Palestinian state rewards Hamas

Britain on Wednesday rejected criticism that it was rewarding fighter group Hamas by setting out plans to recognise a Palestinian state unless Israel took steps to improve the situation in Gaza and bring about peace.

UK spent over $1.1 billion on importing Afghans

A massive data leak by the British military forced the government to secretly relocate thousands of ineligible asylum seekers