UK & Ireland

The number of Nigerians granted sponsored study visas, also known as student visas, by the United Kingdom (UK) has increased by 222.8 percent to 65,929 in June 2022 from 20,427 in the same period of 2021, a BusinessDay analysis shows.

Watkin Jones Plc (LON:WJG – Get Rating) shares reached a new 52-week low during mid-day trading on Friday . The company traded as low as GBX 198.95 ($2.40) and last traded at GBX 200.82 ($2.43), with a volume of 205789 shares traded. The stock had previously closed at GBX 205 ($2.48).

Danehurst Developments has sold the super prime, operational purpose built student accommodation (PBSA) asset, The Garage in Egham. The outstanding 166 bed design-led scheme...

Proposed UK government add campaign will draw attention to 'new phenomenon' of needle spiking in nightclubs; timed to kick off alongside the start of the new academic year.

The global conditions of the past several years, most notably institutional lockdowns, border closures, and migratory restrictions, have led to a dramatic decrease in...

The UK government is currently in a consultation process over a set of proposed changes to the student loan regime. According to an impact...

Findings from the Royal Society of Chemistry have shown that black and minority researchers face disproportionate challenges in funding applications, pay and promotions. A materials...

Jesmond, an affluent area of Newcastle, is weathering noise and anti-social behaviour complaints. Some families say they can't work at home or even hear the...

The UK ranks number three globally for the level of capital investment in Artificial Intelligence (AI) companies which totalled almost £2.5billion in 2019. Home...

In a turn of events for the dying high street, a former Debenhams building in Gloucester is being converted into a university campus.  Gloucester City...