Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has announced the disbandment of NHS England, a move aimed at cutting bureaucracy and redirecting funds to frontline healthcare services. However, this decision puts thousands of jobs at risk, affecting many Nigerians working in administrative roles within the NHS. What’s Changing? Starmer believes that scrapping what he calls “the largest […]
New immigration guidelines in the UK will now prioritise hiring care workers who are already in England over those applying from abroad. The new rules, introduced in Parliament on March 12, will take effect from April 9, 2024. For Nigerians already in the UK on a care worker visa and looking for a new sponsor, […]
The UK Government is shaping a new National Youth Strategy to support young people and their communities. This is a game-changing opportunity to ensure that the voices of Nigerians in the UK are heard loud and clear! 💡 What’s in it for you? The new 10-year strategy aims to tackle challenges facing young people, moving […]
In a move to strengthen ties with the EU, the UK is set to introduce a new youth mobility program that will allow young EU nationals between the ages of 18 and 30 to live and work in the UK for up to two years. This new program is part of Labour leader Keir Starmer’s […]
📢 Attention Nigerians traveling to the UK! If you’re planning a trip before or on June 1, 2025, make sure to bring your expired Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) with you. The Home Office has extended the grace period for expired BRPs until June 1, 2025. However, from June 2, 2025, expired BRPs and EUSS Biometric […]
For many Nigerians in the UK, a side hustle is a great way to earn extra cash—whether it’s selling homemade goods, running a delivery service, or even content creation. But did you know that if you make more than £1,000 in a tax year, you may need to declare your earnings to HMRC? 👉🏾 Don’t […]
The UK Skilled Worker visa has long been associated with essential professions like healthcare, engineering, and IT. However, recent findings have revealed that some unexpected jobs—such as DJs, dog walkers, and homeopaths—are also on the list of eligible occupations. Surprising Jobs on the Skilled Worker Visa List According to Robert McNeil, a researcher at the […]
The UK’s immigration landscape is changing fast! With declining birth rates and an aging society, immigration has been the major driver of population growth. The UK is projected to grow from 67.6 million in 2022 to 72.5 million by 2032, making it the highest net migration rate in Europe. Many Nigerians move to the UK […]
The British government has announced tougher immigration rules that could make it nearly impossible for undocumented migrants to obtain British citizenship, raising concerns within the Nigerian community in the UK. Under the new guidelines, migrants who arrive in the UK via small boats or hidden in vehicles will generally have their citizenship applications refused. What […]
The taxman has issued a warning to workers to check this week whether they are entitled to more than £2,000 of unclaimed cash. HMRC has issued a call to young workers, encouraging them to verify this week if they are eligible for over £2,000 of unclaimed funds. As part of National Apprenticeship Week (February 10 […]
