Dependants of Gazan students can join them in UK, government says
Summary
The UK government will now allow the partners and children of Gazan students who have scholarships in the UK to join them. This change reverses a previous policy that only allowed the students themselves to come. Family members must apply for a specific visa and show they can afford living costs.Key Facts
- The UK government now allows dependants of Gazan students on scholarships to join them in the UK.
- This policy change reverses the earlier rule that only supported student evacuations.
- Applications for family visas will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
- Dependants need to prove they have enough money to cover living expenses in the UK.
- At least 75 Gazan students have arrived in the UK since the new government support began.
- Six students scheduled for study in Glasgow cannot come this year as they would arrive too late to start their courses.
- The conflict in Gaza began after Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, leading to ongoing violence.
- A ceasefire mediated by the US was signed, but recent violence continues as Israel responds to violations of the truce.
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