Applications are now open for the only international awards that recognise and celebrate innovation in English language teaching. The ELTons 2012 awards ceremony will be held on the 23 May 2012.

British Trade & Cultural Office has announced that from 1 January 2012, Taiwanese young people would be eligible to apply for a Youth Mobility Scheme visa for the UK.

UKCISA's survey to gather feedback from international students who applied to come to the UK via the Tier 4 student route in 2011 is now live and ready.

English UK Professional Services Team is delighted to announce a triple set of good news - bookings for training days are open, delegates can sign up for the Teachers' Conference and if that wasn't enough food for thought, the 2011/2012 Handbook has been released online.

A major drive to promote Britain abroad as a place to visit and do business was launched by David Cameron on Wednesday 21 September.