The UK government is considering increasing the number of hours international students can work during their studies in a bid to fill job vacancies across the country.

UK parliamentarians with met international students for afternoon tea at the House of Commons this week, to honour the contribution they make to the country. 

The All Party Parliamentary Group for International Students has held its second day of oral evidence sessions, hearing from various stakeholders, university leaders and business representatives from across the UK.

The new Australian High Commissioner was saying, when I met her recently, I want to thank you Britain for your immigration policies because you are sending students to us when they would go to you before.

An All-Parliamentary Party Group for International Students has been formed in the UK, with a mission to highlight the impact and contribution foreign students make to the country.

A cross-party group of UK politicians is urging all political parties to make a manifesto promise to improve the country's language skills base ahead of next year's General Election, including “a long term commitment to transforming the reputation of UK citizens as poor linguists”.