UK airports have reopened from 22:00, Tuesday 20 April. The UK Border Agency is making every effort to minimise any delays but it will take time for the situation for their visa operation to return to normal in some areas.

The UK Border Agency has made provision for those who have been prevented from leaving the UK when their leave is about to expire or has already expired.

Students should visit this page for more information.

London's museums and art galleries are famous throughout the world. So when Stuart Rubenstein wanted to create a unique short course for his language school, he looked outside his classrooms.

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Every week, we summarise the news to give you some insight into what is happening in Britain, and what people are talking about.

Students who need to rent their own accommodation in the UK need to plan ahead carefully. Theresa Lee, the welfare officer for English UK member English in York, has written an advice booklet for students when homestays are not suitable.