The increased fees for new H-1B visas in the United States are showing consequences, leading organisations to explore alternative visa categories. "Emphasising Germany's consistent approach, Ackermann noted that their regulations remain stable, stating: "Highly skilled Indians are welcome in Germany. "This trend could see a significant shift of Indian engineering talent to these more receptive countries. In response, it's imperative for India to introduce compelling incentives, such as research grants and support for startups," Jain continued.Also Read | Trump’s H-1B visa fee hike to backfire? These organisations advertised positions with UK visa support.Similarly, international money transfer service Wise and Neo Financial, a Canadian digital bank, extended comparable employment offers.

The company said the Moderna Innovation and Technology Centre (MITC) at the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, near Chilton, is the UK’s first facility to manufacture mRNA jabs onshore. The facility can make up to 100 million doses per year, rising to 250 million in a pandemic, and will create around 150 highly skilled jobs, the Government said. Last week, UK pharmaceutical giant GSK revealed plans to put nearly £22 billion into US research and development and manufacturing over the next five years. Days later, AstraZeneca announced it had paused plans to invest £200 million at a Cambridge research site. Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the “new cutting-edge facility” in Oxfordshire marks the “next pivotal moment in boosting our nation’s health, innovation and economy”.

Ivan Toney (Credit: Getty Images)Ivan Toney's Crazy Salary at Al-Ahli in Saudi ArabiaIvan Toney’s move to Al Ahli: Transfer fee and market valueCareer journey: From Northampton to Brentford and Premier League successContract, salary, and net worth at Al AhliIn August 2024, Al Ahli confirmed the signing of England international striker Ivan Toney. This figure is lower than earlier estimates, due to the time remaining on Toney’s Brentford contract.Earlier reports from The New York Times and ESPN UK had placed Toney’s potential market value. Also, Premier League experience made him highly sought-after, forward for Al Ahli in the Saudi Pro League.Ivan Toney began his professional football career. This amounted to over £1 million annually, and his net worth at that time was estimated to be around £5 million. According to sources tracking Premier League player finances.Joining Al Ahli in the Saudi Pro League is expected to increase his earnings significantly, as the club is known for offering competitive contracts.

MANCHESTER UNITED rejected the chance to sign midfielder Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid on deadline day. Gallagher, 25, was offered to United by the Spanish side but the club prioritised the late addition of goalkeeper Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp in an £18.2million deal. However, Man Utd are planning to reinforce their midfield next summer when Casemiro is set to be released at the end of his contract. Atletico signed Gallagher from Chelsea for £33m last summer and he started in only 19 of their 38 LaLiga fixtures. Top Prem clubs scrap for Conor Gallagher | Transfers ExposedThe former West Brom and Crystal Palace loanee is under contract at Atletico until 2029.

Kristin Cabot was caught on camera with Andy Byron, then-CEO of AI-company Astronomer, before jumping out of his arms and ducking out of sight, prompting online rumors of an affair online. A source told The Times that the HR boss was in fact separated from her husband, Andrew Cabot, and had been living apart from him for several weeks. “He was in fact at the same Coldplay concert as Kristin,” the source told the outlet, contrary to previous reports that Cabot had been in Japan at the time of the viral incident. “She knew it was inappropriate to behave that way with her boss as the head of HR,” the source told The Times. The company responded to the incident by hiring Coldplay frontman Chris Martin’s ex-wife, Gwyneth Paltrow, for a satirical advertisement posted to its Instagram account.

Read our Privacy noticeElon Musk’s father has been accused of sexually abusing his children and stepchildren, who have repeatedly turned to the tech mogul for help, according to a report. In the earliest alleged incident, Errol Musk’s stepdaughter accused him of abusing her when she was four years old in 1993. open image in gallery Errol Musk has been critical of his son, often appearing on TV networks to talk about the SpaceX CEO . ( TalkTV )However, in a 2023 biography, Elon Musk told author Walter Isaacson that he does not communicate with his father. Maye Musk, Elon Musk’s mother, and his father divorced in 1979.

Kentucky Wildcats fans who are making plans to travel to the State Farm Champions Classic and CBS Sports Classic now have the times of the games, as well as when the Cats will face North Carolina in the SEC/ACC Challenge. Kentucky will take on Michigan State in the State Farm Champions Classic on Tuesday, November 18th at 6:30 PM ET, with the nightcap being Kansas and Duke at 9 PM ET. This year, the State Farm Champions Classic is at Madison Square Garden. We also now know when Kentucky’s clash with North Carolina tips off, and it’s a late one. It’s the first game of a doubleheader that also features North Carolina vs. Ohio State at 3 PM ET.

Just months ago, Mr. Trump berated Mr. Zelensky in the Oval Office, telling him he had “no cards” to play. Even Mr. Zelensky, while welcoming the statement, said he was “a little bit” surprised by its strength. Just months ago, Mr. Trump berated Mr. Zelensky in the Oval Office, telling him he had “no cards” to play. After a three-hour meeting with Mr. Putin, Mr. Trump insisted that Ukraine would ultimately have to give up territory. The Ukrainian military said that a military training ground was hit by two Iskander ballistic missiles.

Pop star attracts huge amount of publicity for his sub-three-hour marathon but isn't it all a bit over-the-top? The media obsession with celebrity stories reached new heights this week when multiple newspapers, magazines and broadcasters such as the BBC excitedly reported on Harry Styles’ 2:59:13 in the Berlin Marathon. Now, don’t get me wrong, breaking three hours for a marathon is a fine achievement for a recreational runner. I might have struggled to break three hours, but quite a few of my colleagues have managed it with ease. I blame Eliud Kipchoge, as I think the trend started, or at least began to snowball, after he ran the 2015 Berlin Marathon.

Warwick Economics ranked 1st in The Good University Guide 2026 - four years runningWednesday 24 Sep 2025We are proud to announce that the Department of Economics has retained its position as the UK’s top-ranked department of economics in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 – marking our fourth consecutive year at number one and continuing a decade-long record of consistent top-five national rankings. Published annually each September, The Good University Guide evaluates UK universities across five core metrics: teaching quality, student experience, research excellence, entry standards and graduate outcomes, all weighted equally. Data sources include the National Student Survey (NSS), Research Excellence Framework (REF) the UCAS tariff and HESA data. In the QS Word University Rankings by Subject 2025, we were placed 36th globally for Economics and Econometrics. We also ranked 5th in the Complete University Guide 2026 and 6th in the Guardian University Guide 2026.

The UK is positioning itself to attract highly-skilled foreign workers as the US implements tougher rules on H-1B visas. US President Donald Trump recently introduced a $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa applications, a move aimed at overhauling the program used mainly by tech companies to hire foreign talent. “We are expanding our global talent and high potential individual visa routes, and we’re moving quickly to make those easier to access.”The H-1B visa program is primarily used by companies facing a shortage of US professionals in science, technology, engineering, and math. We’re kicking around the idea of cutting costs to zero,” one official told FT.Currently, the global talent visa costs £766 per applicant, plus a £1,035 annual health surcharge per person. Officials said Trump’s H-1B fee increase has given momentum to the proposal, with the aim of boosting growth ahead of the November 26 Budget.

LOOSE Women star Brenda Edwards is urging Britain’s 'aunties' to step up and help tackle the risk of avoidable sight loss in African-Caribbean communities. And while many admitted unsolicited ‘auntie advice’ can sometimes be frustrating, 72 per cent said they always take it seriously. Awareness of glaucoma also remains low, with 44 per cent of respondents not knowing the risks or warning signs. “People from African-Caribbean communities are up to four times more likely to get glaucoma – and although it’s more common later in life, it can affect people of all ages. “That is why we need to raise awareness of glaucoma amongst higher risk communities and ensure people can access the eye care they need, in an equitable and timely manner.”

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(You can now subscribe to our(You can now subscribe to our ETMarkets WhatsApp channelA portfolio modeled on the investment preferences of Robert Kiyosaki, the author of Rich Dad Poor Dad and outspoken bull on gold, silver and Bitcoin, has surged nearly 40% so far in 2025, highlighting the enduring appeal of “real money” amid monetary policy uncertainty. Silver delivered an even stronger performance, jumping 47.5% from $29.57 to $43.89 per ounce while Bitcoin advanced 21.17%, climbing from $94,388 to $113,080. “Silver was the standout performer, but all three assets contributed meaningfully to the portfolio’s strength,” Finbold noted.Kiyosaki has been advocating for precious metals and cryptocurrencies for decades. A hypothetical $1,000 invested equally across these assets back then would today be worth over $14,500.His warnings became more emphatic over the years. On September 23, 2021, Kiyosaki urged investors to “Get gold, silver, Bitcoin, Ethereum before the biggest crash in history,” with Ethereum trading at $3,411.

Hurricane Gabrielle will continue to weaken as it travels over cooler waters, but some countries will still experience severe weather. Could Gabrielle impact our weather this weekend? pic.twitter.com/8WV0sGTrCP — Met Office (@metoffice) September 23, 2025Will Hurricane Gabrielle have any impact on UK weather? The Met Office has shared that much of the UK will experience wet and windy weather at the weekend, but it will not be a direct influence of Hurricane Gabrielle. Will Hurricane Gabrielle affect our weather this weekend?