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On July 31 Canada started to collect biometric data from all Ukrainian visa applicants. Ukrainians are required to provide biometrics (fingerprints and a photo) if they are applying for a Canadian visitor visa, work or study permit, or permanent residence. Biometrics will be collected from each applicant once every ten years, regardless of the length of the visa issued. These changes entail an increase in the cost of Canadian visas, from CAD 140 to CAD…

Today, new research by leading price comparison website MoneySuperMarket reveals that the UK is the most expensive location to raise a family. The running costs associated with a four-person family in the UK exceeded those of Spain, USA, Germany and Sweden due to the high costs of rent, utility bills and groceries. The data is based on the average monthly cost of property, utility bills and grocery shopping for a family with two children in…

To mark the 100th anniversary of the Royal Air Force, Heathrow has released never seen before images of hangars, aircraft and engineers at what was formerly known as ‘Heath Row Aerodrome’.    The release celebrates what is set to be an historic day for the Royal Air Force as the service’s 100th anniversary celebrations come to a head across greater London. Up to 100 aircraft  will create a once-in-a-lifetime display across the skies of London and…

The aim of setting up no selfie zones is to reduce the number of accidents caused by falls from slippery and rocky areas along the Goa coastline, which incidentally also provide a vantage point for selfie and photography enthusiasts. The 24 unsafe selfie points with signages which have been identified are located near Baga River, Dona Paula Jetty, Sinquerim Fort, Anjuna, Vagator, Morjim, Ashwem, Arambol, Kerim and between Bambolim and Siridao (all beaches) in North…

IHG® has today launched voco™, its new upscale hotel brand, alongside announcing a first signing in Australia. voco will focus primarily on conversion opportunities and will strengthen IHG’s offer in the $40 billion upscale segment, which is expected to grow by a further $20 billion by 2025. Working with high-quality individual and locally-branded hotels, this distinctive brand will offer owners the ability to drive higher returns through delivering a compelling guest experience and leveraging IHG’s…