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September 2008

11.09.08

New migrant worker rules outlined

BBC News has reported on the list of UK jobs likely to be available to workers from outside the EU and how it will effect various industries.

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04.09.08

Identity cards for foreign nationals will ease work entitlement worries

The UK Border Agency has announced that from 25 November 2008 they will begin to issue identity cards to foreign nationals applying for further leave to remain in the United Kingdom under certain categories.

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August 2008

27.08.08

Nasscom hails new U.K. immigration system

The Hindu has reported that the National Association of Software and Service Companies (Nasscom), the trade body representing the interests of Indian IT and BPO industries, has welcomed the UK's new point-based immigration system (PBS).

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25.08.08

Eastern European immigrant rates falling in the UK

Immigration and work permit news has reported that the UK Border Agency has published statistics showing the number of Eastern European immigrants coming to the UK has continued to decrease. This can be good news for non-EU nationals hoping to live and work in the UK. Fewer Eastern European immigrants in the UK could mean improved labour market prospects for third country nationals.

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19.08.08

Record breaking levels of foreign workers entering Britain

This Telegraph.co.uk story by Christopher Hope uncovers the truth about the rising influx of foreign workers to the UK, according to new figures obtained by Tory MP James Clappison.

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06.08.08

'The Smooth Group' name up in lights!

Recruiter has reported the launch of this sparkly new blog and emphasised its benefits to both recruiters and the lovely folk we call our customers.

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06.08.08

Smooth job spot gets your CV into recruiters' hands

Smooth Landings has launching a new online 'Job Spot' putting travellers in touch with leading UK recruiters before they leave home, or on arrival. To register, click here.

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July 2008

08.07.08

Two-Year Working Holiday Visas for South Africans

There are many people currently talking with “authority” on the subject of South Africa and the upcoming changes to the Two-Year Working Holiday Scheme. The only known fact at the moment is that the UK and South African authorities are currently in discussions about the matter. No decision has been made whether or not South Africa will participate in the scheme.

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03.07.08

It's our official launch!

The Smooth Group is aiming to accelerate a global conversation about the issues, adventures and challenges involved in coming to work in the UK with the launch of this fully social blogsite.

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01.07.08

UK to welcome boffins

Gordon Brown has relaxed immigration restrictions on atomic engineers as part of a series of measures to clean up the environment and curb crude oil prices.

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June 2008

20.06.08

Brain drain South Africa

South Africa is losing professionals in droves as they up stakes and move to work in other countries.

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17.06.08

Recruiter ordered to hand over LinkedIn contacts

The Smooth Group has just got LinkedIn (see button left) only to see a story in yesterday's Telegraph about a former employee of recruitment firm Hays beening ordered by the High Court to hand over business contacts built up on his personal page of the social networking site LinkedIn.

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