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Rise in UK job vacancies over past six months, says search engine Adzuna

info@opulentuz.com (Opulentus) — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The number of job vacancies in the UK has risen in the past six months, but in some areas of the country there are more than 50 jobseekers for every advertised position, according to the search engine Adzuna.

The website said there were an…

UK finally launches same-day visas for Indians

info@opulentuz.com (Opulentus) — Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Britain on Tuesday rolled out a same-day visa facility for Indians. The first-of-of-its-kind service to be launched by the UK anywhere in the world, it comes at a fat price: £600 (nearly Rs 50,000) in addition to the price of the visa.

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Visa Application Process for UK goes Online

info@opulentuz.com (Opulentus) — Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

All visa applications to UK to be made online, this was announced by the British High Commission in Dhaka on Sunday ‘this is a further step to improve application processes for visa’.

On May 19 all the applications…

UK Govt Agenda to Focus on Immigration, Economy

info@opulentuz.com (Opulentus) — Sat, 11 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The British government says it will announce legislation to tighten immigration rules, reform pensions and reduce red tape for business when it lays out its legislative plans for the next year.

Prime Minister David Cameron says the Queen's…

Why Young Entrepreneurs are Good for Britain

info@opulentuz.com (Opulentus) — Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

We have all dreamed of becoming our own boss, but thousands of young people across the country have already put their business plans into action.

With youth unemployment just under a million, young people are turning their hand to gardening,…

London finance jobs rise on firm bank results-research

info@opulentuz.com (Opulentus) — Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Jobs available in London's financial district jumped by almost one fifth in April as employers took heart from strong results at banks and some confidence returned after the Cypriot banking crisis, research showed on Tuesday.

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London to create 1 in every 4 jobs between 2013 and 2018: report

info@opulentuz.com (Opulentus) — Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

London is forecast to create a total of 374,000 jobs between 2013 and 2018, or 1 in every 4 jobs created across the country, according to report released by City of London Corporation Wednesday.

Strong recruitment in business services and…

New visa rules have benefited Indian students, says British High Commissioner

info@opulentuz.com (Opulentus) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

On his third visit to the city and his second as British High Commissioner to India, Sir James Bevan on Wednesday stressed the importance in relations between India and Britain and highlighted strides made by the two countries in business, education…

London Met regains foreign student rights

info@opulentuz.com (Opulentus) — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

London Metropolitan University regained the right to recruit foreign students on Tuesday after the seven-month suspension of its visa licence cost the institution £20m.

Malcolm Gillies, vice-chancellor, welcomed the government’s…

CH2M Hill to create 500 UK jobs

info@opulentuz.com (Opulentus) — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

CH2M HILL has said that it will be creating 500 new jobs across the UK in a range of skilled engineering roles.

Colorado-based CH2M HILL has been operating in the UK for over 20 years and acquired the British engineering firm Halcrow in November…

Hiring Foreign Engineers and Relaxing UK Immigration Rules for Oil Sectors

info@opulentuz.com (Opulentus) — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

In order to hire skilled foreign engineers UK government has proclaimed that it is relaxing immigration rules for gas and oil sectors.

The statement has boosted the sector knowing that 20 new engineering work groups will be additional for…

Immigration Standstill Results- Rise in UK Debt

info@opulentuz.com (Opulentus) — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

A new research shows that a halt on net migration is leading to increase in public sector. Within five years the net debt is raising up by £18 billion from now.

Analysis says that the gross domestic product (GDP) debt rises from 74…

UK relaxes visa norms

info@opulentuz.com (Opulentus) — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Doctoral students to get option of one year additional stay beyond course duration

Students at the UK pursuing a doctoral programme/PhD have a reason to cheer.

From April 6, 2013, UK will follow new immigration norms, under which…

UK businesses concerned over lack of graduate cloud skills

info@opulentuz.com (Opulentus) — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Rackspace survey shows many companies struggle to find cloud-savvy staff

A lack of cloud computing skills are creating problems for UK businesses, a Rackspace survey has shown, with respondents pointing to a lack of adequate training at university…

Changes to immigration rules boost businesses and students

info@opulentuz.com (Opulentus) — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

International students and businesses are set to benefit from a series of changes to the Immigration Rules being announced today.

The changes are part of the government's continuing work to ensure the best and brightest talent can come…

English test now a must for Indian doctors in UK

info@opulentuz.com (Opulentus) — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Indian and European doctors will now have to prove their proficiency in speaking English before they can start treating patients in the UK.

From April 1, new rules will come into force in the National Health Service (NHS),…

Changes to the Immigration Rules - April 2013

info@opulentuz.com (Opulentus) — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The following changes would be effective for immigration from 6 April 2013:

The Tier 1 (Graduate entrepreneur) route, to include additional places for talented MBA graduates from UK Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). This…

British travelers snubbed over India visas

info@opulentuz.com (Opulentus) — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Authorities in India are reportedly sidelining British holidaymakers from a scheme to allow travelers from Europe to purchase their visas upon arrival in the country.

The plan will permit visitors from Germany, France, Spain, Russia and Poland…

Same day visas for Indian businessmen soon: UK

info@opulentuz.com (Opulentus) — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Same day visas to the United Kingdom for Indian businessmen will be rolled out in a few weeks time. The British government is in the final stages of ironing out the new visa system, which will make it faster for frequent Indian travelers to visit…

Record growth for UK job market in February

info@opulentuz.com (Opulentus) — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

UK jobs market saw record growth in February 2013 as per the latest Reed’s report. There are enormous career development opportunities for professionals.

The country saw a rise of 12% in new job creation, substantial…

New restricted certificates of sponsorship (RCoS) from March 6th 2013

info@opulentuz.com (Opulentus) — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

UKBA is modifying the current codes of practice for skilled employers. The modification would also be applicable to the list of skilled professions. UKBA is planning to adjust…

UK retail sales grew at fastest rate for years in February

info@opulentuz.com (Opulentus) — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

UK retail sales grew at their fastest rate in more than three years in February, as the drier weather coaxed shoppers back out onto the High Street.

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) said like-for-like retail sales were up 2.7% on the previous…

British visas issued to Indians fall by 20%

info@opulentuz.com (Opulentus) — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The number of Indians receiving visas to travel to the UK, either to work or study, fell by nearly 20% over a year, according to the latest immigration data from the government's office of national statistics (ONS).

Days after prime minister…

UK Skilled Immigrants to meet new codes of practice

info@opulentuz.com (Opulentus) — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

UKBA would change various codes of practices in points-based visa system for skilled immigrants who come from non-EEA countries. These changes would be effective from 6^th April 2013.

The changes include:

Changes…

UK job market shows signs of improvement

info@opulentuz.com (Opulentus) — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The six months to February saw small increase in vacancies, though average salary plummeted, research reveals

The UK job market showed signs of improvement in the six months to February, with a small increase in vacancies, but the average…

Tourists splurge 4.5bn pounds in UK shops

info@opulentuz.com (Opulentus) — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Average foreign visitor on shopping trip spends £680 – with Britain ranked above France and Italy as a retail destination

The high street may be shrouded in recession-related gloom, yet Britain remains one of the world's most…

British Gas plans 1000 new green jobs

info@opulentuz.com (Opulentus) — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

British Gas along with environmental charity Global Action Plan and consultancy Accenture plans to offer free training to over 1,400 young people.

Every person who completes the 5-day course is guaranteed an job interview with the energy…

UK Immigration to hike visa fees

info@opulentuz.com (Opulentus) — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

UK Immigration Minister, Mark Harper has proposed to hike visa fees, max. by 3% to meet the current inflation rate. The proposals will come into effect from 6th April 2013, subjected to Parliamentary approval.

Tourist Visa which is currently…

Dyson creates 150 jobs in UK and invest 50m pounds in Singapore

info@opulentuz.com (Opulentus) — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

British vacuum cleaner manufacturer invests in its plants in Singapore and increases its number of employees in UK headquarters.

Investment will add 200 jobs at the Singapore facility, more than 150 jobs in UK.

“All this expansion…

Film locations top the must visit list for tourists

info@opulentuz.com (Opulentus) — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

A recent report has revealed that tourists for UK are more interested in film locations than the historical sites.

Most of the bookings are for Harry Potter locations. Foreigners also take interest to visit the Oxford University to see Christ…