Pinoy OFW

Working in the United Kingdom sounds appealing to many domestic workers, many of whom might accept an offer in a heartbeat. When Myrna (not her real name), a single mother from the Philippines to work in Qatar, she shared the same vision…

Here is the list of best and worst paid jobs in Britain, according to figures from the Office of National Statistics, and their average salaries. Best paid jobs in Britain 1. Brokers – £133,677 2. Senior officials and chief executives –…

Philippine passport holders who wish to visit the United Kingdom can now avail of express visa applications starting February 23. The UK embassy in a statement said the new Super Priority Visa Service (SPVS) enables applicants to obtain…

Brought to the UK by wealthy foreigners as they settle in the country, a Filipino woman shares her story with British broadcaster ITV. I'm starting working around 4.30 in the morning, until 1 o'clock in the morning. I'm sleeping only in the…

Two cargo forwarding companies based in the United Kingdom are among companies blacklisted foreign forwarders and consolidators by the Department of Trade and Industry  (DTI) in its January 2015 update. The list was compiled by the DTI…

Many Filipinos wish to visit the United Kingdom to see tourist attractions or visit friends and families who have settled in the country. And while it is clearly stated that this is indeed a visit visa, many others might interpret it as a…

Visits Visas Long Term Visit (more than 6 months) Most applications are processed within 10 days. Note: actual processing times may vary depending on a range of factors. Premium Visit (more than 6 months) Most applications are processed…

The United Kingdom's National Minimum Wage rate depends on age of worker. For an apprentice, one must be at least school leaving age to get it. Year,21 and Over,18 to 20,Under 18,Apprentice* 2014 (current),£6.50,£5.13,£3.79,£2.73…

Living in the UK is getting harder and harder with each passing month. The cost of living has rapidly increased since the financial and economical crisis in 2008. Salaries stayed the same, while basic living expenses increased. Those…

In order to visit family members in the UK, one must apply for a visitor visa. There are several requirements people need to meet, but mainly, they must visit a family member and be outside of the European Economic area. A family visa for…