UK visa rules hurt science and tech ambitions, ministers warned
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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 - 3d -
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 - 6d -
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 -
UK ministers explore shelving stricter audit rules for private companies
Talks with investors and audit firms come as government seeks to push growth agendaFinancial Times - Jan. 24 -
Ministers force out chair of UK’s competition regulator
Marcus Bokkerink replaced at CMA with government saying it wants pro-business decisions to drive prosperity and growthFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
UK ministers poised to approve expansion of Gatwick airport
Government could also give the go-ahead to development of Luton to allow more passengersFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
Trump will want a good deal with UK, says minister
Darren Jones, the chancellor's second-in-command, is confident UK-US trading relationships could be deepened.BBC News - Jan. 19 -
UK minister accuses Musk of endangering her life
Jess Phillips hits back at tech billionaire after he attacks her handling of grooming scandalFinancial Times - Jan. 7
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