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HMRC to achieve 15% savings through smarter Information Technology

The Director of Information Technology at the HM Revenue and Customs recently said that \”It does not matter who you give the services to, the IT department will still retain accountability. This is a significant task to undertake. But organisations like HMRC and DWP are committed to doing this. We are in a situation where […]

August Visa Statistics: Australia & New Zealand

Australia, Canberra Tier 1 Highly Skilled (formerly HSMP) 22% of applications processed within 5 Days83% of applications processed within 10 Days90% of applications processed within 15 Days92% of applications processed within 30 Days98% of applications processed within 60 DaysTotal Monthly Decisions: 80 Tier 2 Skilled (formerly Work Permit) 8% of applications processed within 5 Days95% […]

July Visa Statistics: Australia & New Zealand

Australia, Canberra Tier 1 Highly Skilled (formerly HSMP) 88% of applications processed within 5 Days97% of applications processed within 10 Days98% of applications processed within 15 Days99% of applications processed within 30 Days100% of applications processed within 60 DaysTotal Monthly Decisions: 152 Tier 2 Skilled (formerly Work Permit) 30% of applications processed within 5 Days85% […]

June Visa Statistics: Australia & New Zealand

Australia, Canberra Tier 1 Highly Skilled (formerly HSMP) 65% of applications processed within 5 Days 94% of applications processed within 10 Days 97% of applications processed within 15 Days 100% of applications processed within 30 Days 100% of applications processed within 60 Days Total Monthly Decisions: 128 Tier 2 Skilled (formerly Work Permit) 64% of […]

Monster Employment Index Increases By Just 1 Point For June

In other parts of Europe Germany was the strongest performer with much of the rest of Europe, including Sweden & Belgium, remaining relatively stable. Many in the contracting community will be watching the hiring indicators closely in the months to come following warnings from the Office of Budget Responsibility (OBR) that the country may be […]

New UKBA Visa English Language Requirement For Partners

In order to satisfy the new English Language Requirement and gain a UK Visa an individual will need to pass an acceptable English Language test with one of the UK Border Agencies authorized test providers. That is unless the individual comes from a majority English Speaking Country, in which case the individual can provide a […]

UK Immigration Statistics Reveal Increase In Tier 5 Youth Mobility Visas (UK Working Holiday)

The latest UK Immigration Statistics reveal a significant increase in the number of Tier 5 Youth Mobility Visas (UK Working Holiday Visas) approved in Australia and New Zealand in 2010 when compared to Tier 5 Youth Mobility UK Immigration Statistics compiled during the recession. Between October 2009 at February 2010 Australian Tier 5 Youth Mobility […]

May Visa Statistics: Australia & New Zealand

Australia, Canberra Tier 1 Highly Skilled (formerly HSMP) 90% of applications processed within 5 Days 96% of applications processed within 10 Days 97% of applications processed within 15 Days 100% of applications processed within 30 Days 100% of applications processed within 60 Days Total Monthly Decisions: 105 Tier 2 Skilled (formerly Work Permit) 91% of […]

£1m Freeze on IT Projects

A Cabinet Office statement on the formation of the efficiency and reform group said that it will \”implement an immediate freeze on all new Information Communication Technology (ICT) spending above £1 million (and) review the government\’s biggest projects, including ICT projects, to see where costs can be reduced or wasteful projects stopped altogether\”. The HM […]

Home Secretary Sent 100 Day Workplace Guide

The position of Home Secretary has been something of a revolving door in the last few years with five Home Secretaries since 2005, namely; Charles Clarke, John Reid, Jacqui Smith, Alan Johnson and now Theresa May. With the Home Office and UK Border Agency facing substantial changes in the coming months (including the introduction of […]