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Is Nigel Farage’s Reform hype outpacing reality?
Tory insiders mull a pact with populist party though both camps officially oppose the ideaFinancial Times - 9h -
Starmer pledges planning reforms to boost nuclear power
Changes will pave the way for construction of a new generation of small modular reactorsFinancial Times - 18h -
Character references in sex abuse cases 'need reformed'
One survivor says those convicted of sexual crimes should not have the option of a character reference.BBC News - 1d -
Ukrainians in Britain weigh up their future as visas expire
UK government has started to pare back support for people fleeing the Russian invasionFinancial Times - 1d -
Can Reform rock Britain’s two-party system?
Nigel Farage’s party more popular than ruling Labour party and Conservative oppositionFinancial Times - 1d -
UK visa rules hurt science and tech ambitions, ministers warned
High costs and inflexible immigration system deter talent, say peersFinancial Times - 2d -
Indians flock to Hindu temples to pray for US visas after Trump crackdown
Aspiring emigrants seek help at ‘Visa Hanuman’ and ‘Visa God’ temples after US president demanded tougher vetting. Indian professionals have been flocking to Hindu temples believed to grant prayers ...The Guardian - 3d -
Congress eyes probe, reforms in response to aircraft tragedy
Lawmakers in both parties say Congress is gearing up to play an aggressive role in the federal response to this week's deadly collision between a military helicopter and a commercial passenger ...The Hill - 4d -
Labour ministers tread carefully as welfare reform looms
The government is not just looking at reforming the benefits system - it is preparing to put it at the heart of its economic agenda.BBC News - 5d -
Ukrainians can bring children to UK as visa changes reversed
Charities say changes brought in without notice last February left families torn apart.BBC News - 6d -
Reform’s polling surge: a familiar story or political earthquake?
It’s too early to say much about Labour’s performance, but Nigel Farage’s recent boost spells trouble for ToriesFinancial Times - 6d -
Visa gives rosy guidance as spending growth improves
Visa saw 9% growth in spending volume during the December quarter versus 8% in the September quarter.MarketWatch - 6d -
Trump Order Pushes Universities to ‘Monitor’ Protesters on Student Visas
An executive order signed this week would push colleges and universities to combat antisemitism specifically by monitoring and reporting international students.The New York Times - Jan. 30 -
Elon Musk's X begins its push into financial services with Visa deal
Visa will enable X users to move funds between traditional bank accounts and their digital wallet and make instant peer-to-peer payments, like Zelle or Venmo.CNBC - Jan. 28 -
Elon Musk’s X Partners With Visa to Provide Financial Services
The social media company said it would start a peer-to-peer payments service, moving to expand the app’s abilities.The New York Times - Jan. 28 -
Visa appointments at US Embassy in Colombia canceled
The U.S. Embassy in Colombia canceled Visa appointments on Monday with people seeking entry into the United States, the latest chapter in a nasty battle between the two countries sparked by ...The Hill - Jan. 28 -
New Zealand relaxes visa rules to lure digital nomads and influencers
Changes mean visitors and influencers working for foreign employers can stay longer in bid to boost tourism. New Zealand has relaxed its visitor visa rules to attract so-called “digital nomads” in ...The Guardian - Jan. 28 -
New Zealand Loosens Visitor Visas to Court Remote Workers
The country, which sank into a recession last year, is trying to entice highly skilled “digital nomads” to work in the island nation for up to nine months.The New York Times - Jan. 28 -
House eyes PBM reform next steps
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Republicans weigh path forward for advancing PBM reform House Energy and Commerce Committee leaders are ...The Hill - Jan. 27 -
What Is the H-1B Visa Program and Why Are Trump Backers Feuding Over It?
A debate over the program for skilled foreign workers has pitted immigration hard-liners against some of President Trump’s most influential supporters in the tech industry.The New York Times - Jan. 27 -
New Zealand eases visa rules to lure 'digital nomads'
Visitors can carry out remote working for a foreign employer while holidaying in the country for up to 90 days, after which they could face possible tax implications.BBC News - Jan. 27 -
Rubio orders suspension of visa issuance at the US Embassy Bogota
Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered the suspension of visa issuance at the U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia, the State Department said Sunday. In a media note, the State Department’s Office of ...The Hill - Jan. 27 -
How Visa and other fintech stocks can get a boost from AI
Fraud losses represent a huge expense for payment-technology companies, but one analyst thinks AI will help them better respond to incidentsMarketWatch - Jan. 24 -
Mastercard, Visa accused of handling payments for child abuse content
Mastercard and Visa allegedly failed to halt payments linked to child abuse material and sex trafficking on OnlyFans, Reuters reports.CBS News - Jan. 24 -
The Papers: 'Bravery' of Southport girls and calls for justice reform
Reactions to the 52-year jail sentence handed to Southport killer Axel Rudakubana lead the papers.BBC News - Jan. 24 -
Reeves to soften UK non-dom tax reforms
Chancellor tells Davos crowd that government had been ‘listening to concerns’Financial Times - Jan. 23 -
Change to Birthright Citizenship Would Affect Visa Holders, Too
President Trump’s public rhetoric has focused on undocumented immigrants, but the raft of new orders he signed would also affect those seeking to enter the U.S. legally.The New York Times - Jan. 22 -
Is bipartisan reform of the clemency process likely?
Sen. Chris Coons suggested that there might be common ground with Congress and the attorney general to institutionalize reforms to the clemency process.The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Scores of Afghans have left for the US after their visas were processed in the Philippines
The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines says that nearly 200 Afghan nationals have been flown on to the United States after having their special immigration visas processed in the PhilippinesABC News - Jan. 18 -
Kash Patel’s challenge: reforming the FBI while winning its trust
Patel’s real test will be outlining and communicating his vision for the FBI, not just as an institution but as a community of dedicated law enforcement professionals with a unique culture and ethos.The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Exclusive: Cannabis groups combine to push for federal reforms under Trump
U.S. Cannabis Roundtable is forming with backing from Cresco Labs, Trulieve, Green Thumb Industries, Verano and Curaleaf.MarketWatch - Jan. 16 -
UK councils say government ‘can’t have it both ways’ on pension reform
Town halls in England and Wales warn that requirement to take ‘principal advice’ from pools could create conflict of interestFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
Why Visa’s stock could be a better play than Mastercard’s this year
Visa’s more U.S.-focused business looks like an asset, according to Seaport Research.MarketWatch - Jan. 14 -
New French PM opens door to rolling back Macron’s pensions reform
François Bayrou’s offer to review law comes as he seeks allies to help pass deficit-cutting budgetFinancial Times - Jan. 14 -
Robust U.S. Economy May Not Need Trump’s Big Reforms
The incoming President wants to uncork major moves, including protectionist tariffs, more tax cuts, and immigration curbs, but macroeconomic data suggests some measures may not be required.Inc. - Jan. 13 -
‘We have the momentum’: Reform’s pitch to disaffected Scottish voters
Populist party makes ground north of border with focus on energy policyFinancial Times - Jan. 12 -
Reform UK councillors resign in protest over Farage
A group of councillors in Derbyshire say the party "has lost its sense of direction" under Farage's leadership.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
17+ winter essentials we’re eyeing from Reformation’s winter sale
Reformation is currently discounting a handful of seasonal bestsellers, including wool and cashmere sweaters, denim, outerwear, shoes and more.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Reform the H-1B Program and America's immigration system — now
Former Rep. F. James Sensenbrenner Jr. is calling for reform of the H-1B visa program to better effectuate its policy goals, while also urging broader immigration policy reform to enhance the ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Trump’s push for SALT tax reform threatened by hardline GOP budget hawks
The path of least resistance could be $5 trillion in new government debt.MarketWatch - Jan. 8