Living in Birmingham guide for expats

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Work in Birmingham

Located in the West Midlands, Birmingham is the UK's second-largest city after London, with approximately 1.2 million people ...

Work October 05, 2021
Universities in Birmingham

Birmingham is ranked among the 50 best student cities worldwide by QS Top universities. Birmingham, located in the West Midlands ...

Study September 13, 2021

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United Kingdom: Enter foreign workers, exit international students?
United Kingdom: Enter foreign workers, exit international students?

With the red carpet and plenty of attention deployed, foreign workers are welcome and highly expected in the ...

Positive perception of immigration in the UK stands in contrast with government policies
Positive perception of immigration in the UK stands in contrast with government policies

As reported by The Guardian, a recent study of the World Values Survey Wave found that among 24 countries, the ...

The UK might restrict post-study work rights: What does it mean for international students?
The UK might restrict post-study work rights: What does it mean for international students?

The Times reports that the UK's Home Office is considering reducing the post-study work rights of ...

British universities struggle with international students dropping out to join the workforce
British universities struggle with international students dropping out to join the workforce

Recently, in order to fight labor shortages, the UK's Home Office eased the laws to obtain a Skilled Worker ...

Brexit means trouble for this Italian couple on the Isle of Wight
Brexit means trouble for this Italian couple on the Isle of Wight

Luca and Paola left Italy for the Isle of Wight back in 2006. Today, however, they feel like guests amid ...

Sanne:
Sanne: "London life is a roller coaster"

An interesting job offer in a pleasant lifestyle. Sanne, Dutch expat, just couldn't refuse the offer. More ...

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