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Visa restrictions could cost UK £10 billion yearly

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University leaders were warned about the potential impact on the UK economy of government changes to dependent visas during the recent QS higher education festival in London. We’ve formulated a number of different scenarios, with the worst case being [the changes] could cost the UK up to £10 billion.”

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Nigerians search for alternative destinations over UK visa restrictions & affordability

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Nigerian students seeking international education opportunities are moving away from their traditional top choice destination of the UK, following the ban on dependant visas for families of international students. “Interest from prospective students in Nigeria has fallen the most in the UK – down 40.2%, and in Norway down 40.6%

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France set to hike costs for international students

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Within the latest version of the bill – containing even tougher measures for foreigners in France – one of the most significant changes for international students is the introduction of a deposit to be paid when applying for a student visa. Far-right politician Marine Le Pen claimed the passing of the immigration law an “ideological victory”.

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“Business is anxious about potential changes to the UK grad route”

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In an increasingly globalised, uncertain world, the need for the UK to bolster international ties and protect high-performing export sectors has never been greater. Plans for the review came amid enforcement of wider measures aimed at restricting access to opportunities in the UK. What a difference a few years makes.