“In the UK, which is home to an estimated population of more than 100,000 Ukrainian nationals, the process has been obstructed by the UK government’s unwillingness to waive visas for Ukrainians – even for those with relatives living and working in Britain.”
Category: International
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New OECD Hub to Boost Transparency on the Tax Treatment of Foreign Aid
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