International students in the UK whose visas are due to run out by July 31 will be given a one month “grace period” for them to organise travel.

The UK government has made Tier 4 visa rules far more flexible relating to new visa issuance, extensions and attendance reporting. Institutions will be able to "self-assess" for B1 level as long as they maintain records as to how they are doing so, part of temporary concessions.

The proposed changes require those seeking to work in the UK earn at least £25,600 a year, as well as having specific skills and qualifications.

Campaigners supporting students in the legal battle to clear their names from the accusation of cheating on the TOEIC exam have expressed worry as two incidents, including an overnight detention, affected two of the students involved in the campaign last week.

An immigration tribunal has condemned the Home Office's decision to deport thousands of international students for alleged exam fraud. Here, The PIE News takes a look at the events leading up to the launch of the formal inquiry into the agency announced this week.