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The 13 Most Important Travel Vaccinations

The 13 Most Important Travel Vaccinations

Whether you’re taking some time out in Thailand, volunteering in the jungles of Borneo, or doing a 3-week overland trip in Southern Africa, you will need vaccinations, and you might need to take them much sooner than you think.

9 More Reasons to Learn a Foreign Language

9 More Reasons to Learn a Foreign Language

A while ago, we gave you 10 reasons to learn a foreign language. Here, now (or as we say in Spanish “aqui, ahora”) we present 9 more reasons to enrol in a language course and become fluent in a second language!

UKBA IT Crash Delays Biometric Visa Issuing

UKBA IT Crash Delays Biometric Visa Issuing

The UK Border Agency faced a new crisis last week when their IT system crashed under the huge volume of applications, making it impossible to verify or issue biometric visas. Hundreds were turned away at the Croyden office as a result.

15 Facts about the 2012 Olympic Games

15 Facts about the 2012 Olympic Games

1. Around a million more tickets will go on sale from May 11, 2012! 2. The Opening ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics will be called ‘The Isles of Wonder’ and will be directed by award-winning director Danny Boyle of ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ fame.

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14 May 2012

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The 13 Most Important Travel Vaccinations

The 13 Most Important Travel Vaccinations

10 May 2012

Whether you’re taking some time out in Thailand, volunteering in the jungles of Borneo, or doing a 3-week overland trip in Southern Africa, you will need vaccinations, and you might need to take them much sooner than you think.

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9 More Reasons to Learn a Foreign Language

9 More Reasons to Learn a Foreign Language

10 May 2012

A while ago, we gave you 10 reasons to learn a foreign language. Here, now (or as we say in Spanish “aqui, ahora”) we present 9 more reasons to enrol in a language course and become fluent in a second language!

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The Expat Chronicles – Julie

The Expat Chronicles – Julie

10 May 2012

This month we chatted to Julie, a criminologist from Johannesburg whose career saw her moving from South Africa to Quantico, Virginia.

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UKBA IT Crash Delays Biometric Visa Issuing

UKBA IT Crash Delays Biometric Visa Issuing

10 May 2012

The UK Border Agency faced a new crisis last week when their IT system crashed under the huge volume of applications, making it impossible to verify or issue biometric visas. Hundreds were turned away at the Croyden office as a result.

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15 Facts about the 2012 Olympic Games

15 Facts about the 2012 Olympic Games

10 May 2012

1. Around a million more tickets will go on sale from May 11, 2012! 2. The Opening ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics will be called ‘The Isles of Wonder’ and will be directed by award-winning director Danny Boyle of ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ fame.

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UK Should Ease Visa Regulations for Russia, says Ambassador

UK Should Ease Visa Regulations for Russia, says Ambassador

10 May 2012

In a recent speech at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), Russian ambassador Alexander Yakovenko said that the UK government should ease UK visa restrictions and that this would go a long way to developing trade and tourism for both countries and strengthening their ties.

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Business Entity Tests Face Opposition

Business Entity Tests Face Opposition

10 May 2012

The purpose of the IR35 Forum was ultimately to result in ‘better administration’ of IR35, in answer to George Osborne’s commitment to the same in his 2011 budget speech. So one can only assume that the recently introduced “IR35 Business Entity Tests” are the first step in this process. In reality though, it seems the [...]

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Great Safari Special

Great Safari Special

16 April 2012

Degrees of Africa have another Great Safari Special to share with You! Botswana / Namibia / Zambia / Zimbabwe. Tailor make your own Safari and choose between 4 Countries mix & match unbeatable Summer Special!

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Discovering Portugal’s Potential

Discovering Portugal’s Potential

16 April 2012

Since the 1960’s, Portugal has become an extremely popular tourist destination, drawing around 13 million visitors a year. This rise in popularity can be attributed to the fantastic Mediterranean climate, the natural beauty, great food and wine and of course, the friendly people. Also, despite being a developed country and member of the EU, Portugal is [...]

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RTI: How Will it Affect Agencies?

RTI: How Will it Affect Agencies?

13 April 2012

With the RTI pilot already underway, and all employers and agencies required to have implemented the system by October 2013, it’s a good idea to become familiar with what will be required from you, the recruitment consultancy, and what you can do to make your life easier before, during and after the transition. What is RTI? RTI [...]

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Vote for the Mayor of London

Vote for the Mayor of London

12 April 2012

If you live in London, you can vote for the Mayor. The Mayor of London Elections are on 3 May 2012. Please make sure that you are registered to vote before 18 April 2012.

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