UK trainee doctors left jobless
Wed, 19 Apr 2006 02:09:45 GMT
Up to 15,000 medics who came to the UK to train as junior doctors have been left stranded and some destitute without the chance of getting a job after a snap change in the immigration laws earlier this month. Doctors' leaders are holding emergency meetings with government officials this week to try to resolve the problem.
More changes to the UK immigration rules
Tue, 11 Apr 2006 22:52:06 GMT
Changes to UK immigration rules and policies change as often and as fast as the fickle English weather. This March 2006, the Home Office announced yet another raft of changes. They include changes to the provisions for the Science and Engineering Graduates scheme (SEGS), the Postgraduate Doctors and Dentists category, as well as changes which now prevent non-visa nationals in the UK as visitors from switching into the student category for courses above degree level.
UK's sham marriage restrictions ruled unlawful
Tue, 11 Apr 2006 14:15:54 GMT
New government rules intended to clamp down on "sham marriages" involving immigrants have been declared incompatible with the European Convention on Human Rights. The High Court in London ruled Monday that the rules, introduced last year, were discriminatory against immigrants, who were subject to immigration control, on grounds of religion and nationality. The judge, Mr Justice Silber, said that there was "no adequate justification" for them being used as a means of immigration control.
International Medical Students Studying In The UK
Sun, 09 Apr 2006 20:11:12 GMT
Reports of new visa and work permit rules have created a wave of panic and confusion among foreign doctors. Few observers realise that the new ruling will also affect foreign doctors who are British graduates. International students make up 6-7 per cent of students accepted to UK universities to study medicine and dentistry. Figures from Ucas indicate an increase since 2000 from 408 to 599 students in 2005.
Public backs UK immigration limits
Mon, 03 Apr 2006 15:24:00 GMT
Annual immigration limits into the UK would have the support of the majority of the public, a new survey finds today. The YouGov survey for right-wing group Migrationwatch UK finds 76 per cent of people agree there must be a limit, with only four per cent strongly against the idea. Only ten per cent of those questioned thought the government was listening to their views on the issue, while 69 per cent were concerned that Britain is losing its own culture.