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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Hundreds of Nigerian migrants are allowed into Britain after using visa scheme for authors, poets and storytellers
Hundreds of Nigerian migrants are cheating the system by using a visa scheme meant for authors and other literary creatives. They have made the most applications for the scheme, which also covers poets, oral storytellers and creators of graphic novels and comics. Those who are successful are able to bring their family into the UK as dependents and stay for up to five years at a time. The Nigerian migrants have also been the most successful in their applications, endorsed by the government quango Arts Council England, which can review and bolster applications for 'Global Talent' visas. This includes those with exceptional talents in music, theatre and dance and those applying are expected to prove their skills. Nigerians have put in 125 applications to the literature category over the past five years - more than double the 61 received from the US and far more than nations like Australia, Canada and New Zealand combined. Of those, 70 were rejected, and 54 were endorsed – more than any other country represented in official figures. The number of Global Talent visa applications being submitted from Nigeria has risen by 2,225 per cent since 2019. There were just 12 applications in 2019, but this rose to 279 in 2024, figures from The Telegraph revealed. Across that entire period, Nigerians made 729 applications across the Global Talent categories in dance, fashion, music, film and TV, theatre, combined arts, and visual arts. They came second to the US who submitted 977. However, Nigeria had the lowest number of endorsements after Ghana, with just 59 per cent. Russia have submitted 725 applications, china had 492, Australia with 233 and India with 160. Since 2019, more than 5,000 applications have been made across all nationalities, with 3,600 endorsed by the Arts Council. Immigration has reached record number for illegal and legal arrivals, as Labour face mounting pressures to curb the soaring number of migrants. The Home Office has not revealed how many of these endorsements then lead to visas being signed off.
Telegraph
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Hundreds of Nigerian ‘authors' use visa scheme to enter Britain
Hundreds of Nigerian 'authors' have come to Britain using a visa scheme for literary talent, The Telegraph can reveal. Nigerians have made the most applications for entry to the UK via a little-known 'literature' visa for writers, which covers professed 'poets' and oral 'storytellers', than any other nationality. Applicants from Nigeria have also been the most successful in having claims to exceptional literary ability endorsed by the government quango Arts Council England, which has powers to review and endorse applications for 'Global Talent' visas. This visa route supports entry to Britain for exceptional individuals in music, theatre, and dance, with applicants expected to possess and prove artistic merit. There is also a category for great talents in 'literature', which covers a range of writers, including novelists, poets, spoken word performers, storytellers and creators of 'graphic novels and comics'. Successful applicants can bring their family to the UK as dependents and stay for up to five years at a time once endorsed by the Arts Council, and signed off by the Home Office. A rise in applications Nigerians have dominated this visa scheme over the past five years, putting in 125 applications, more than double the 61 received from the USA and far more than other Anglophone nations like Australia, Canada and New Zealand combined. Across that five-year period, 70 were rejected, and 54 were endorsed – more than any other country represented in official figures. Analysis of the talent visa numbers comes amid growing pressure on the Labour Government to tighten their stance on immigration, which in recent years has reached record levels both for legal and illegal arrivals. The past five years have also seen the making or securing of reputations for some prominent Nigerian writers, including Ben Okri, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀. The work of the late writer Chinua Achebe's famed 1958 novel Things Fall Apart has become common on schools reading lists. However, the use of the literature visa appears to be part of a broader trend. The number of Global Talent visa applications being submitted from Nigeria has risen by 2,225 per cent since 2019. There were just 12 applications in 2019, but this rose to 279 in 2024. Across that entire period, Nigerians made 729 applications across artistic Global Talent categories – dance, fashion, music, film and TV, theatre, combined arts, and visual arts – second only to the US, with 977. Despite the glut of applications, just 59 per cent of the entries from Nigeria were endorsed – the lowest of any country apart from Ghana. Since 2019, more than 5,000 applications have been made across all nationalities, with 3,600 endorsed by the Arts Council. The Home Office does not break down figures for how many of these endorsements then lead to visas being signed off by Whitehall officials. Other nationalities have also submitted large numbers of applications including Russia (725), China (492), Australia (233) and India (160). The revelations about the Global Talent route come after The Telegraph reported the Labour Government intended to protect skilled worker visa routes for diversity and inclusion experts, despite their promise to reduce immigration. The Home Office has safeguarded visa application routes for those with specific skills, creating a temporary list of 'shortage' occupations. This list safeguards the positions of 'poet' and 'blogger', roles that come under the visa route for the broad category of 'authors, writers and translators'. The median earning for a self-employed writer, according to a 2022 report by the Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre, was just £7,000. While only the median, this is below the £12,570 personal allowance for income tax. The shortage occupation list will drop out of use, pending a review, in December 2026.
UAE Moments
27-06-2025
- Business
- UAE Moments
Dubai: Global Scholarship & Jobs for 90% of Students by 2033
\ Dubai is rolling out a major upgrade to its education sector, with new policies designed to attract more international students, provide better career support, and help 90% of its student population land jobs in their field after graduation. The strategy, approved by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister, was announced following a meeting of the Executive Council. Global Talent, Local Growth One of the key goals: make international students account for 50% of university enrolments in Dubai by 2033. Currently home to 37 international universities, the emirate plans to nearly double that number to over 70, including top-ranked institutions from around the world. To support this, Dubai will introduce enhanced student visas, international scholarships, and graduate work permits. The higher education sector is expected to pump AED 5.6 billion into the economy once these changes are fully in place. Jobs for 90% of Students A new Academic and Career Guidance Policy, led by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), is designed to make career planning more effective from school to university. The aim? Ensure 90% of students find employment in their field, and that Emirati graduates are hired within six months of finishing their studies. The policy also sets targets for: 80% of education providers to offer effective career guidance 70% of graduates to be accepted into one of their top three university or job choices Initiatives include life skills camps, entrepreneurship programs, and stronger school-to-job transition pathways. Big Plans Backed by Big Names Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and KHDA are working together to boost the city's position as a global education hub. Existing institutions like the University of Birmingham Dubai, University of Manchester Dubai, and University of Wollongong Dubai—already ranked in the QS top lists—are examples of Dubai's success in attracting prestigious names. The plan also includes:
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Business Standard
24-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
UK launches £54 mn Global Talent Taskforce to attract skilled foreigners
Opportunity for skilled Indians! The UK on Monday unveiled a new Global Talent Taskforce backed by a £54 million Global Talent Fund to attract top science and tech professionals from across the world to relocate and strengthen British expertise in critical sectors. The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) said the taskforce would support researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, senior-level engineers and creatives, working closely with the UK's global missions to build a pipeline of talent interested in moving to Britain. What the fund will cover The Global Talent Fund will support relocation and research costs over a five-year period, starting in 2025. Funding will be allocated via the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) body to leading universities and research institutions. These organisations will be responsible for identifying and targeting individuals in line with the UK's newly announced Industrial Strategy focused on economic growth. 'Genius is not bound by geography. But the UK is one of the few places blessed with the infrastructure, skills base, world-class institutions and international ties needed to fertilise brilliant ideas,' said Peter Kyle, UK Secretary for Science and Technology. 'My message to those who are advancing new ideas, wherever they are, is simple: we want to work with you, to support you, and to give you a home where you can make your ideas a reality we all benefit from,' he said. The taskforce will report directly to Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves. It will build on proposals in the UK's Immigration White Paper to attract global researchers, including changes to the High Potential Individual visa route. 'Competition for elite global talent is high, and by establishing this taskforce we are solidifying our position as the first choice for the world's brightest sparks,' said Jonathan Reynolds, UK Business and Trade Secretary. The government has said this drive will not affect net migration figures, referring to the balance between people arriving and leaving the country. Role of universities Universities will play a central role in delivering this effort, using their networks and expertise to bring top global talent into British labs and industries. 'UK universities are already pivotal players in attracting global talent and the creation of the Taskforce and Fund will further leverage their role in building our future technologies and driving long-term growth,' said Vivienne Stern, Chief Executive of Universities UK. Global Talent visa and India's prospects Lord Patrick Vallance, Britain's minister for science, research and innovation, flagged the Global Talent visa as a key instrument in attracting scientists and innovators. Speaking at the India Global Forum's Future Frontiers Forum in London on June 20, he said the UK must deepen academic and scientific partnerships with India. The Global Talent visa is open to individuals in science, humanities, digital tech, arts and culture. It does not require a job offer or employer sponsorship and allows fast-track entry for those endorsed by approved bodies. This visa was mentioned in the UK's May Immigration White Paper, which proposed simplifying applications for top global experts. Why this matters for Indians India has emerged as a global research hub. It ranked in the top five for 45 out of 64 critical technologies in 2023, up from 37 in the previous year, according to the Critical Technology Tracker by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute. The country overtook the US in areas like biological manufacturing and distributed ledger technologies. With continued Indian interest in moving to the UK for research and work, this taskforce and visa expansion opens doors for scientists, engineers and digital experts from India to bring their skills to Britain.
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
UK eyes more high skilled Indian professionals through Global Talent visa
The United Kingdom is looking to deepen its scientific and academic relationship with India by inviting more high-skilled professionals through its Global Talent visa scheme, British Science Minister Lord Patrick Vallance said on June 20, while speaking at the 'Unlocking UK-India Collaboration for a New Era of Innovation' session at the India Global Forum in London, Vallance said India's growing strength in science and technology offers strong potential for bilateral cooperation. 'There is already a strong relationship between India and the UK, and I think it's growing,' Vallance said. 'But government-to-government relationships on science aren't actually what drives everything. It has to be a scientist and a scientist as well.' The UK government plans to announce a new Industrial Strategy in the coming weeks, which will outline key international partnerships, including India, with a focus on science, innovation, and skilled mobility. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like These Companies Are Overcharging You For Florida Auto Insurance Smart Lifestyle Trends Learn More Undo Global talent visa in focus (Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates) The UK's Global Talent visa aims to attract top-tier individuals from around the world who have demonstrated leadership—or the potential for it—in academia, research, arts, culture, or technology. Available to professionals aged 18 and above, it targets both established figures and emerging leaders in these fields. Live Events MORE STORIES FOR YOU ✕ UK's Farage promises non-doms protection from tax on overseas assets UK's Britannia Card: All about Nigel Farage's plans to charge rich expats £250,000 to give to the poor « Back to recommendation stories I don't want to see these stories because They are not relevant to me They disrupt the reading flow Others SUBMIT Applicants typically need to secure an endorsement from a relevant UK body—such as the Royal Society for Science or Arts Council England for culture—unless they've already won a qualifying international award. Candidates can apply for the visa through the UK Home Office . The endorsement stage generally takes 4 to 8 weeks for a decision. After receiving endorsement, applicants must submit a visa application to UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). The standard visa processing time is around 3 weeks when applying from outside the UK. Applicants are required to pay an endorsement fee of £524 and a visa application fee of £192. Additionally, the immigration health surcharge is £624 per year. The visa is typically granted for up to 5 years and is extendable, with eligibility for permanent settlement after 3 to 5 years depending on the endorsement type. To bring flexibility and international expertise into the UK, the visa supports long-term settlement: individuals recognised as established leaders may qualify for indefinite leave after three years, while those with emerging promise have a five-year path to settlement. Family members can also be included in this program.
