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Migration: How many people come to work and study in the UK?
BBC
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ShareSave New Home Office data shows the number of visas issued to people who want to work, study or join family members in the UK fell in the year to June 2025. Separate figures from the Office of National Statistics published in May showed that...
UT System names John Zerwas as chancellor, Jim Davis as UT Austin president
KUT - Texas
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August 20, 2025
The University of Texas System Board of Regents voted Wednesday to name former Texas Republican lawmaker John Zerwas the system's next chancellor. They also named Jim Davis, who has served as interim president of UT Austin since February, as the...
UT System names John Zerwas as chancellor, Jim Davis as UT-Austin president
The Gilmer Mirror - Texas
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By Jessica Priest, The Texas Tribune July 21, 2025 “UT System names John Zerwas as chancellor, Jim Davis as UT-Austin president” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and...
ExclusiveLifestyle, safety and weather – Rio Ferdinand on decision to move to Dubai
The National News
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Rio Ferdinand played most of his club football for the Uniteds of Manchester, Leeds and West Ham, winning everything there was to win under Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford. The South Londoner, now 46, also played 81 times for England and was...
Grant Thornton Advisors to add top diligence and value-creation provider Stax
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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CHICAGO & BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 19, 2025-- Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (Grant Thornton Advisors) today announced it will acquire Stax, a leading strategy consulting firm specializing in commercial due diligence, value creation and...
Lukaku to be out of action for several months
VRT
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August 19, 2025
Romelu Lukaku hobbled off the pitch clutching his thigh during a friendly match between Napoli and the Greek side Olympiacos. In a statement released on Monday Napoli said that Lukaku’s injury was serious and that he will be out of action for some...
Visualized: Every Country’s Richest Billionaire in 2025
Visual Capitalist
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August 18, 2025
See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Visualized: Every Country’s Richest Billionaire in 2025 This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible...
FC Utrecht suffer first loss, AZ drop points in Volendam
Tribal Football
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The second round of the Eredivisie brought FC Utrecht their first loss and saw AZ drop valuable points away at FC Volendam. European outfit FC Utrecht were dealt their first defeat of the season as Sparta Rotterdam eked out a 2-1 win in the final...
PIP claimants planning holiday must know strict four-week DWP rule or face fine
Daily Star
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August 16, 2025
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) recipients must adhere to specific guidelines set out by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) when holidaying this summer, or they could face their payments being halted. PIP is a benefit designed to...
Ryanair clear winner in one overlooked aspect as Irish carrier puts Brits to shame
Galway Beo
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August 18, 2025
New figures show that Ryanair excels at one part of the travelling experience above its British counterparts. Odds experts at The Horse’s Mouth calculated how likely it is to lose your luggage and did this by analysing Trustpilot reviews...
Strict DWP PIP rule for claimants going on holiday or risk being fined
Chronicle Live
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August 16, 2025
10:07, 16 Aug 2025Updated 10:08, 16 Aug 2025 Those receiving Personal Independence Payment (PIP) must adhere to specific guidelines set out by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) when planning their summer holidays, or they could face a...
DWP PIP claimants given strict four-week holiday warning - or risk getting fined
Nottingham Evening Post
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August 16, 2025
Those claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP) must adhere to certain guidelines set out by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) when taking a holiday this summer, or they risk having their payments halted. PIP is a benefit designed to...
Pride-in-the-wool jetsetter who swapped job seeking for sheep shearing
BBC
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ShareSave Aaron says he's "fairly fluent in Norwegian" now which helps him talk to the farmers there What makes a dream job? The chance to travel the world? A workplace in the great outdoors as opposed to a stuffy office? Honing a skill to a...
Aer Lingus will not accept one item for online check-in until end of year
Galway Beo
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August 17, 2025
Aer Lingus has confirmed that it will not accept one item from passengers who want to check in online, until the end of 2025. Passengers hoping to check in online using an Irish passport card or an EU national identity card will only be able to do...
Full list of European countries that recognise UK Blue Badges - but check rules
The Mirror
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August 16, 2025
For those with severe mobility issues planning a trip abroad, using their UK Blue Badge may be possible, depending on their destination. Some countries acknowledge the parking permit and allow tourists to use it as they would back home. However,...
DWP PIP claimants with a summer holiday booked must follow strict four-week rule - or risk fine
Manchester Evening News
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August 14, 2025
People claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP) must follow certain rules issued by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) when they go on holiday this summer - or risk having their payments stopped. PIP is a benefit aimed at helping with...
21 European countries that recognise UK Blue Badges - but may have different rules
Lancs Live
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August 16, 2025
People with severe mobility issues heading abroad might be able to use their UK Blue Badge, depending on where they are going. Certain countries recognise the parking permit and will allow tourists to use it like they would at home. However, other...
Second Passport, Separate Self: Building Parallel Legal Lives
Justice News Flash
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August 15, 2025
Vancouver, Canada, August 10, 2025. In a world where national identity is deeply intertwined with legal obligations, financial visibility, and personal freedoms, the notion of having one singular, indivisible self is increasingly outdated....
Why lose sleep?
The Statesman (India)
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August 14, 2025
The West dislikes India’s growth because it undermines their global power, especially as their own influence declines. However, a strong and self-assured India is anathema to them; they can’t force it to do their bidding. Donald Trump is...
Competitiveness and business in a fragmented world
Geopolitical Intelligence Services
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August 14, 2025
Rising political and economic divisions, amplified by tariffs and sanctions, force businesses to adapt to a fragmented global landscape. While many see global fragmentation as a setback, new ways to adapt are opening up. © GIS – This cartoon is...