Universities to face performance thresholds for international students under new immigration rules, The Times reports
It comes after Home Office figures published in March showed that around 16,000 people who claimed asylum in 2024 had originally arrived in the UK on a study visa. Image credit: Wikipedia Under the proposed changes reported by The Times, universities face penalties if they fail to meet certain performance thresholds for international students. These include ensuring that at least 95 percent of foreign students actually begin their courses and at least 90 percent complete them. Institutions that fall short will face restrictions on how many international students they can sponsor and will be required to demonstrate improvements, while those with persistently poor records will face losing the ability to sponsor overseas students altogether. The 16,000 asylum claims made by overseas students in 2024 represents around 2% of that figure.
Source:The Times
August 04, 2025 08:21 UTC
Rachel Reeves creates ‘problem’ for UK with carried interest
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August 04, 2025 05:36 UTC
Universities to lose cash if students claim asylum
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August 04, 2025 00:15 UTC
Airline hails spike in premium bookings to the UK
The airline recently signed a declaration of intent with tourism agency VisitBritain to boost inbound tourism. Emirates UK divisional vice president Jabr Al-Azeeby said: “The UK is one of the most important markets in Emirates’ global network, and the growth in bookings we’ve seen over the past year reflects that. “We’ve seen a noticeable increase in inbound arrivals from key destinations such as Australia, India, and China, driving forward economic growth here in the UK. VisitBritain chief executive Patricia Yates said: “Expanding airline routes and seat capacity into our regional gateways is crucial to our competitive tourism offer. “International visitors are forecast to spend more than £34 billion in the UK this year.
Source:The Times
August 03, 2025 23:31 UTC
The ambitious sisters from 'new money' who rocked 1990s NYC high society... and bagged themselves royal husbands
They were known as the Miller Sisters, and their pictures were plastered all over magazines – shots of them sitting front row at runway shows or photographs of them sipping champagne on luxury vacations. They were new money, and they had no problem flaunting their wealth – although they did so with taste and elegance. Alexander is the son of the Austro–Italian aristocrat and Fiat heir, Prince Egon von Fürstenberg and fashion designer, Diane von Fürstenberg. While, in comparison to today's socialite–types, the Miller sisters appear to reflect the notion of quiet luxury, Richardson holds that in their heyday they were not understated. Luckily, we don't have to imagine what the Miller sisters' social media accounts might look like had they been young in today's generation, because each sister had a daughter of their own – and they're now best friends.
Source:The Times
August 03, 2025 22:49 UTC
Phillips hits out at Farage over children’s safety online
The Technology Secretary said Mr Farage was putting himself on the side of “extreme pornographers” and people like Savile by opposing the law. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has been criticised (Jordan Pettitt/PA)Mr Farage has said the legislation threatens freedom of speech and open debate. Writing in The Times, Ms Phillips said: “Farage said it’s the biggest threat to freedom of speech in our lifetimes. Believed to be one of the world’s most prolific online offenders, McCartney abused at least 70 children online and drove one girl to suicide. And Nigel Farage is saying that he’s on their side.”Mr Farage demanded an apology from the Technology Secretary, who refused to withdraw the remarks.
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August 03, 2025 22:45 UTC
Backlash for Keir Starmer after Hamas praises move to recognise Palestine
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August 03, 2025 22:35 UTC
Hundreds of children from Gaza to be brought to UK for medical treatment
This will happen “in parallel” with an initiative by Project Pure Hope, a group set up to bring sick and injured Gazan children to the UK privately for treatment. More than 50,000 children are estimated to have been killed or injured in Gaza since October 2023, according to Unicef. A Government spokesperson said: “We are taking forward plans to evacuate more children from Gaza who require urgent medical care, including bringing them to the UK for specialist treatment where that is the best option for their care. Concerns have been raised this could see a Palestinian state recognised by the UK without Hamas releasing the remaining Israeli hostages. He told The Sunday Times: “The UK position on recognition is part of (a) co-ordinated international effort.
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August 03, 2025 20:36 UTC
Bus times to Bolton Wanderers game against Stockport County
Bolton Wanderers take on Greater Manchester rivals Stockport County in the match kicking off at noon today. However, the Bee Network has warned fans travelling to the game at Stockport's Edgeley Park stadium, that there are no trains between Manchester and Stockport. Due to major engineering works, no trains will stop at Stockport station until the work finishes on Friday, August 22. Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has put in place a direct bus service from Bolton Interchange to Edgeley Park to help fans get to the game. READ MORE: Bolton Wanderers fans snap up Stockport County tickets in rapid timeREAD MORE: Bolton Wanderers make 'decisive' call on Dan NlundduluREAD MORE: Bolton Wanderers boss unconcerned with squad's experienceThe bus will depart from stand G in the interchange, at the following times:9.45am9.50am9.55am10am10.05am10.10amAfter the match, the buses will take fans back to Bolton Interchange, and tickets can be bought on the direct bus service.
Source:The Times
August 03, 2025 12:20 UTC
Storm Floris to cause travel disruptions across UK on Monday
Storm Floris is the sixth named storm of the 2024-25 naming season, which runs from early September to late August. What different Met Office weather warnings meanWinds of up to 90mph have been forecast for some areas of Scotland. You can see full details about the storm warnings in place for Storm Floris on the Met Office website. Travel disruptions expected on Monday due to Storm FlorisThese unusually windy conditions caused by Storm Floris are expected to cause power outages, damage to buildings, and could even pose a "danger to life" due to flying debris and large waves. UK residents are also being warned to expect travel disruptions on Monday due to the blustery conditions.
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August 03, 2025 12:12 UTC
Only 29% would back Brexit now — poll suggests tables have turned
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August 03, 2025 11:50 UTC
‘Hundreds of sick children to be evacuated from Gaza for NHS treatment in UK’
HUNDREDS of ill and injured children are to be evacuated from war-torn Gaza for NHS treatment in the UK under plans set to be announced within weeks. Up to 300 children will enter the country to receive much-needed, free medical care, a source claims, as the harrowing humanitarian crisis continues to grow. The project was set up by volunteer medical professionals to bring sick and injured Palestinian children to the UK for treatment. Just three children have been given medical visas since the war began in October 2023. It comes as at least 51 people - including 27 aid workers - have been killed so far on Saturday in Israeli attacks across Gaza.
Source:The Times
August 03, 2025 10:36 UTC
Lake District: Event to mark iconic Wainwright moment
On Saturday, September 13, enthusiasts will gather to celebrate the anniversary of Alfred Wainwright's memorable return to Haystacks in 1985. The event is being led by Chris Butterfield, Wainwright archivist, and Richard Else, the producer of the original BBC Wainwright TV series. Participants will be guided to the original filming locations around Innominate Tarn, where Mr Else will share personal memories from the day. Adding to the nostalgia, Mr Else will use the same camera he used to film Wainwright on Haystacks decades ago. The day will conclude with a joint talk by Mr Else and Mr Butterfield at the Glaramara Hotel in Borrowdale from 5pm to 7pm.
Source:The Times
August 03, 2025 10:05 UTC
Eat to beat bowel cancer - gut doctor reveals SIX hearty snacks to prevent the disease as cases soar in under 50s
The dairy favourite, which contains naturally occurring cancer-fighting bacteria, could reduce bowel cancer risk by as much as 20 per cent, if eat daily, experts have claimed. According to Bowel Cancer UK, a lack of fibre—the indigestible parts of plants that support digestion—is responsible for an alarming 28 per cent of all bowel cancer cases in the UK. While bowel cancer is strongly linked to obesity, experts say it's increasingly affecting people who are otherwise fit and healthy. Around 44,000 cases of bowel cancer are diagnosed in the UK each year, with around 130,000 in the US. According to Cancer Research UK, 54 per cent of bowel cancer cases are preventable.
Source:The Times
August 03, 2025 10:00 UTC