jamela:
Hi everyone,

I am currently on my Doctorate Extension Scheme visa after completion of my PhD. The following is a summary of my situation.

Summary:
Point 1: I'm currently enroute a comfortable 6 years in UK continuous residence and hope to make the 10 year ILR.
Point 2: I have spent 5 of this 6 continuous years studying without breaks. the 6th current year is on a Doctoral extension scheme (1 year visa) expiring next year.
Point 3: I now need to earn 4 years more to qualify for the 10 year ILR.

However,
Point 4: The UK has an 8 year maximum study cap. As I have also held a previous (since expired) tier 4 visa on a masters course for 17 months (i.e the standard 1 year 5 months visa), it doesn't count towards continuous residence now. This is because I went back to Nigeria after I completed it and spent more than 180 days there before returning to the UK to study again. Even so, this study period is still counted by the UK Home Office as 1 year 5 months used towards the 8 year study cap.

Therefore,
Point 5: My total study period in the UK so far adds up to 6 years 5 months, which leaves me with 19 months (1year 7 months) left to use on the 8 year study cap. (But remember point 3 above)

At Present:
I learnt about the return of the Post study work scheme, though it isn't yet in effect, I heard it would only be valid for those graduating from 2021 onwards.

My Intention:
I plan to leave the UK after my DES expires next year for 6 months and return in less than 180 days to start the MBA. (This gives me 6 months of continuous residency even though I wouldn't be present in the UK for that time as long as I return within 180 days).

After the MBA programme:
6months (outside UK) + 18 months (MBA) = 2 years
Post study work visa = 2 years
This adds up to the 4 years that I need to qualify for ILR.

Questions:
Will the new PostStudyWork visas start automatically after 2021 Masters completion, or these would have to be applied for?
Is it possible for me to apply for an 18 month MBA course, even though I now have a PhD?
Does anyone know any UK universities that offer 18 month MBA programmes that begin in March/April 2021?

Would there be any issues with my current situation and intentions above?
Other suggestions are welcome.

This prolong study route is rather risky.

Why not start applying for jobs? You might be lucky and obtain sponsorship under the 2 work visa.

Consider applying to universities for a teaching role.

Merry Christmas everyone

Merry Christmas and compliments of the season!

please I have a couple of questions.

1. Please can a freshly graduate of college of nursing school November or December 2019
Get to the UK and get a job 2020
2. Can you work and complete your bsn nursing in one year
3. Can you go to the UK to do the 1 year nursing rn to bsc on campus and be working as a nurse.

In summary please I want to go to the UK to obtain my bsn nursing in 1 year and still be working and save some money somehow while doing it....I dont just dont want to go to the UK and do bsn nursing and come back like that i have a sponsor to the UK and even for the bsn nursing course.
My target is to obtain my bsn nursing in the UK in one 1 and be working while doing it to save some money too of my own...because the bsn nursing will make me eligible for the four 4 years MD(MBBS) course in Philippines....

.This Security deposit house agents ask for in the process of renting a house, will they take our 1st Month rent from there?


Good evening good people and compliments of the season!
So, I'm looking to move house which I'm not finding funny (relocating from NI to Manchester,
new job ). I managed to get a flat-share.
Now LL is asking for a Solicitor fee £80 to draft tenancy agreement and other paperwork. I read on this thread about permitted fees when renting in England (something like that) and this was not included, or, are private LLs exempted?
Please help with responses, thank you.

@:
Justwise
Fatimoh
Lexus and co

ecstacy29:
.This Security deposit house agents ask for in the process of renting a house, will they take our 1st Month rent from there?


Good evening good people and compliments of the season!
So, I'm looking to move house which I'm not finding funny (relocating from NI to Manchester,
new job ). I managed to get a flat-share.
Now LL is asking for a Solicitor fee £80 to draft tenancy agreement and other paperwork. I read on this thread about permitted fees when renting in England (something like that) and this was not included, or, are private LLs exempted?
Please help with responses, thank you.

@:
Justwise
Fatimoh
Lexus and co

The payment is usually security deposit plus first month rent . I dont think they take first month rent from there. It usually separate as its held to be returned when you move out depending on any minus for damages

justwise:


Try Sendwave, i have used them x2 now and the money was in my Nigerian bank account within 10mins and they charge no commission.

The last time i used them was last Sunday 22nd

Thanks... it must have been a delay issue with processing . Both debit came in today.. So about 5 and 4 days delay . Two separate provider but both paid in same day so I guess it was a first bank issue

Very sad story ......

https://news.sky.com/story/family-who-died-in-costa-del-sol-pool-tragedy-named-11895210?fbclid=IwAR36AzJFI9aO3c0OTkvi05PRtu2eALF0VbjYJm3yhDDqoQ9oOFZgtDVRbII

LagosismyHome:


The payment is usually security deposit plus first month rent . I dont think they take first month rent from there. It usually separate as its held to be returned when you move out depending on any minus for damages

Thanks for responding ma, I actually quoted the first paragraph (but wrongly) from an earlier discussion on this thread.

My actual question is it ideal for the tenant to bear the Solicitor fee?
This is a private landlord whom we will pay rent and deposit to?

ecstacy29:


Thanks for responding ma, I actually quoted the first paragraph (but wrongly) from an earlier discussion on this thread.

My actual question is it ideal for the tenant to bear the Solicitor fee?
This is a private landlord whom we will pay rent and deposit to?

I can't say for sure because I no longer renting but check on Google states landlord shouldn't charge for that....

that been said looks like government is quietly trying to kill the buy to let market with all these changes making it not so attractive. Because if landlord cant charge you this solicitor fees , it then needs to be paid by the landlord

British family who died in Costa del Sol pool tragedy ‘didn’t know how to swim’

Read more: https://metro.co.uk/2019/12/27/british-family-died-costa-del-sol-pool-tragedy-didnt-know-swim-11964529/?ito=cbshare

LagosismyHome:
Very sad story ......

https://news.sky.com/story/family-who-died-in-costa-del-sol-pool-tragedy-named-11895210?fbclid=IwAR36AzJFI9aO3c0OTkvi05PRtu2eALF0VbjYJm3yhDDqoQ9oOFZgtDVRbII

Kolping:
British family who died in Costa del Sol pool tragedy ‘didn’t know how to swim’

Read more: https://metro.co.uk/2019/12/27/british-family-died-costa-del-sol-pool-tragedy-didnt-know-swim-11964529/?ito=cbshare

Very sad story but I think it more than couldn't swim. Pool not heated by this time even for Spain will be cold .

I also saw this comment

Police and a Fuengirola court coordinating the judicial investigation into the Christmas Eve tragedy have yet to officially rule out any anomalies with the pool and the Civil Guard was still insisting late yesterday the probe was 'ongoing'.

But the family revelation about the drowning victims’ lack of swimming skills has taken the focus off the pool pump system.

Kolping:
British family who died in Costa del Sol pool tragedy ‘didn’t know how to swim’

Read more: https://metro.co.uk/2019/12/27/british-family-died-costa-del-sol-pool-tragedy-didnt-know-swim-11964529/?ito=cbshare

I see the UK media are already trying to blame the death of this family on their inability to swim. If that was indeed the cause of death, it bothers on sadism that at this early stage when the investigation is yet to complete, they are already blaming the family for causing their own death. The erroneous conclusion they have hastily made is that no one who can swim has ever drowned in a swimming pool.

claremont:


I see the UK media are already trying to blame the death of this family on their inability to swim. If that was indeed the cause of death, it bothers on sadism that at this early stage when the investigation is yet to complete, they are already blaming the family for causing their own death. The erroneous conclusion they have hastily made is that no one who can swim has ever drowned in a swimming pool.

I re-read the story again after reading your post.
It was Favour, a member of the family who mentioned that her siblings and dad cannot swim.

Was it the UK media that said that?

claremont:


I see the UK media are already trying to blame the death of this family on their inability to swim. If that was indeed the cause of death, it bothers on sadism that at this early stage when the investigation is yet to complete, they are already blaming the family for causing their own death. The erroneous conclusion they have hastily made is that no one who can swim has ever drowned in a swimming pool.

The wife said, they could swim.......


This freak accident, is really difficult to comprehend. 1 death, probably explainable......

3 deaths.... A puzzle......

Lexusgs430:



The wife said, they could swim.......


This freak accident, is really difficult to comprehend. 1 death, probably explainable......

3 deaths.... A puzzle......

I suspect a thorough investigation would reveal the reason for the deaths, inability to swim cannot be a reason for 3 people to die at the same time in that pool. What I'm hearing now is that the spanish investigators have already closed the investigation, and the UK media has gone ahead to peddle the story that the family couldn't swim. Instead of them to investigate why 3 british citizens can die at the same time in a pool, they are trying to change the narrative to whether the deceased family could swim or not.

There will be an official UK inquest into their deaths and I fully expect the conclusion to be that there was a problem with that pool.

budaatum:

Get make of car, colour, registration, time, street/road any other relevant info you remember and send to police. Don't worry if you don't get it all, they can check on camera.

Remember to state you were wearing expensive clothes that required expensive mending.

https://www.police.uk/contact/

I didnt know this. A bus in Reading once drove thru a puddleand splashed a little on me....I would have taken this up if i knew.

DaveChapelle:


I didnt know this. A bus in Reading once drove thru a puddleand splashed a little on me....I would have taken this up if i knew.

Buses are the best splashers!
They got nowhere to hide!

claremont:


I suspect a thorough investigation would reveal the reason for the deaths, inability to swim cannot be a reason for 3 people to die at the same time in that pool. What I'm hearing now is that the spanish investigators have already closed the investigation, and the UK media has gone ahead to peddle the story that the family couldn't swim. Instead of them to investigate why 3 british citizens can die at the same time in a pool, they are trying to change the narrative to whether the deceased family could swim or not.

There will be an official UK inquest into their deaths and I fully expect the conclusion to be that there was a problem with that pool.

Infact, the best thing about CLC, is that 7 day holiday period.......

NEVER buy that timeshare plan........ A decision that would leave you in tears.......

claremont:


I suspect a thorough investigation would reveal the reason for the deaths, inability to swim cannot be a reason for 3 people to die at the same time in that pool. What I'm hearing now is that the spanish investigators have already closed the investigation, and the UK media has gone ahead to peddle the story that the family couldn't swim. Instead of them to investigate why 3 british citizens can die at the same time in a pool, they are trying to change the narrative to whether the deceased family could swim or not.

Plus, even with that why didnt anyone come to their rescue?

What was it?

Noone has provided concrete proof to suggest that the hotel was so desolate that not one pure soul could find their way to the rescue.

It stinks of nonchalant attitude from the Hotel staff, tourist and Spanish locals that were present at the scene.

Assuming that was a local Spaniard family that was in such trouble, it isnt inconceivable to suggest that the locals would have at the least made some sort of attempt to overcome the situation.

That hotel ought to be closed down until all the necessary investigations are carried out.

Club La Costa, a resort on the coast of Spain; lets know so as to avoid such a place until their is the genuine closure for all the families affected by such a sad occurence.

Amujale:


Plus, even with that why didnt anyone come to their rescue?

What was it?

Noone has provided concrete proof to suggest that the hotel was so desolate that not one pure soul could find their way to the rescue.

It stinks of nonchalant attitude from the Hotel staff, tourist and Spanish locals that were present at the scene.

Assuming that was a local Spaniard family that was in such trouble, it isnt inconceivable to suggest that the locals would have at the least made some sort of attempt to overcome the situation.

That hotel ought to be closed down until all the necessary investigations are carried out.

In the summer is packed full but maybe not so much winter ... I say that because I been to CLC although not this but tenerife in January. It was empty . When we swam we were pretty much the only family . Also I remember not swimming for long because the weather was generally cold. We also went to the water park which in summer is usually packed full but it was so empty .

So I think some season the place can be quiet and deserted so maybe Christmas is a time when people are at home or with family and not in clc. This is not to excuse the resort and yes a thorough investigation but I just know from experience when I went it was empty

I urge all the great investigative jourrnalists and academics amongst to take it as your responsibility to launch a robust investigation.

LagosismyHome:
...Christmas is a time when people are at home or with family and not in clc. This is not to excuse the resort and yes a thorough investigation but I just know from experience when I went it was empty

Eventhough i may sympathise with your viewpoint, there are a few things that needs proper clarification here, what you're saying is that the Club La Costa management or staff are incompetent.

Assuming you are correct then that's a daming indictment to Club La Costa.

There is no reason for their to be an inadequate amount of staff on the resort's premises wether in winter or summer. That excuse simply doesnt wash.

It's could be that although it could be what was suggested earlier, a combination of failures from all the people that were present at the scene and on their surroundings.

Amujale:


Eventhough i may sympathise with your viewpoint, there are a few things that needs proper clarification here, what you're saying is that the Club La Costa management or staff are incompetent.

Assuming you are correct then that's a daming indictment to Club La Costa.

There is no reason for their to be an inadequate amount of staff on the resort's premises wether in winter or summer. That excuse simply doesnt wash.

It's could be that although it could be what was suggested earlier, a combination of failures from all the people that were present at the scene and on their surroundings.

We just have to wait for investigation. Three people just don't drown in a pool in a resort .... they are usually builtsomewat child friendly. I dont know how deep this pool is but usually a tall adult should be able to stand and lift the girl up. Something wrong with the pool is my take .......but I wasnt there

It is a very sad and upsetting story that hits home since they are Nigerian-british

LagosismyHome:


We just have to wait for investigation. Three people just don't drown in a pool in a resort .... they are usually builtsomewat child friendly. I dont know how deep this pool is but usually a tall adult should be able to stand and lift the girl up. Something wrong with the pool is my take .......but I wasnt there

Even if it were true that the pool was faulty, then it remains a damning indictment to Club La Costa.

Hence, the resort should be shut down pending the results of all the necessary investigations.

I urge all the very clever and intelligent investigative jourrnalists and academics amongst us to take it as your responsibility to launch a robust investigation.

Please where can one buy premium Gizdodo and suya in London this weekend?
Recommendations needed.

LagosismyHome:


I can't say for sure because I no longer renting but check on Google states landlord shouldn't charge for that....

that been said looks like government is quietly trying to kill the buy to let market with all these changes making it not so attractive. Because if landlord cant charge you this solicitor fees , it then needs to be paid by the landlord

Thank you, I actually read that it should not be borne by the tenant, I just needed confirmation. I know it's bad for the LL's business but it is the law. I have moved on from this house, I'll definitely find loads other.

spacyzuma:
Please where can one buy premium Gizdodo and suya in London this weekend?
Recommendations needed.

Alhaji Suya.
15 Peckham Park Rd, London SE15 6TR

Amujale:
I urge all the very clever and intelligent investigative jourrnalists and academics amongst us to take it as your responsibility to launch a robust investigation.

Are you funding this?