On February 8, 2023, the UK government announced it will start charging visitors a £10 (about $12.50) Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) fee beginning in 2024. The fee will apply to all visa-free visitors except British and Irish citizens. The ETA will be required for all short-term visits to the UK, including tourism, business, and study. Visitors will be able to apply for an ETA online...
The UK government has announced new immigration restrictions preventing many international students from bringing their family members to the UK. The new rules, which come into effect on March 29, 2023, will apply to all postgraduate students except those studying in research courses. Under the new rules, partners and children of postgraduate students will no longer be able to apply for visas to...
Jonnie Irwin has an estimated net worth of $5 million. He has accumulated wealth as a television presenter, writer, lecturer, business and property expert. Irwin is best known for presenting the BBC television series “Property Ladder”. He has also introduced other television programs, including “Location, Location, Location”, “Homes Under the Hammer”, and “Selling Houses with Jonnie Irwin“. Can...
Danone UK & Ireland, one of the country’s biggest food firms, has called for higher taxes on products high in fat, sugar, or salt. The company says government intervention is required to ensure consumers are offered healthier products. In a letter to the government, Danone UK & Ireland president James Mayer said: “The UK food industry’s efforts to improve the health profile of its...
The UK government has set a price floor on its windfall tax on oil and gas producers in a move expected to reduce the tax burden on the industry. The price floor will be $71.40 a barrel for oil and 0.54 pounds per therm for gas. If prices fall below these levels, the tax rate will fall back to 40% from 35%. The government says the price floor is necessary to prevent the tax from discouraging...
The UK government announced on June 8, 2023, that it would be introducing a new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme for visitors from visa-waiver countries. The ETA will cost £10 (about $12.50) and will be valid for two years. The project is expected to come into effect in 2024. The UK government says that the ETA will help improve border security and that We can generate income to...
The UK heatwave has prompted National Grid to fire up a coal-fired power plant in the east Midlands to cope with extra electricity demand for air conditioning. The plant, owned by Uniper, was asked to warm up on Monday morning and could start generating electricity later in the day. The heatwave has seen temperatures reach record highs in some parts of the UK, with London experiencing its hottest...
The UK currently has 13.7GW of offshore wind capacity, and the government has set a target of 50GW by 2030. This means the UK’s offshore wind capacity needs to increase by 265% in just seven years. This is a challenging but achievable target, and the UK government is committed to meeting it. The UK possesses many benefits that position it favourably to lead the world in offshore wind. The country...
A warning has been issued for some regions of the UK due to expected high temperatures of 30C, which can pose health risks. An amber alert has been issued by the Met Office for southern England, which includes London, the South East, and the East of England. The alert is in place from 9 am on Friday until 9 am on Saturday. The Met Office said that “hot weather” is expected, with temperatures...
Tiredness in the UK has risen sharply due to the exhausting search for solutions to the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has caused great uncertainty and Anxiety, and people are constantly searching for ways to protect themselves and their loved ones. This constant search can be very draining, and it can lead to feelings of fatigue, exhaustion, and burnout. In addition, the pandemic has disrupted...