Home Office denies British baby living in Thailand chance to meet great-grandfather in UK
British father would like to take his family to Lancashire to see ill relative but officials refused visa for his partner, a refugee from Myanmar The Home…
The Guardian reports: British father would like to take his family to Lancashire to see ill relative but officials refused visa for his partner, a refugee from Myanmar The Home Office has denied a great-grandfather from Lancashire the chance of meeting his five-month-old British great-grandson, who lives abroad.
This lifestyle story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include British, Thailand and Home Office.
Why it matters
Lifestyle trends like this can influence everyday choices about health, money, home and family.
Key details
- Location
- United Kingdom · Europe
- Reported by
- The Guardian
- First reported
- Key names
- British, Thailand, Home Office, UK
- Section
- Lifestyle
- Figure cited
- William Cross was born in Thailand on 30 April to parents Matthew Cross, 31, who is from Burnley in Lancashire, and Khin Thant Zin, known as Jue Jue, also 31, a refugee who fled persecution in Myanmar to Thailand. (The Guardian)
Sources
This is an independent summary. Read the full, original reporting from the publisher:
Read the full story at The GuardianSpotted an error? Request a correction · How this summary was produced
Related Stories
Brexit’s back – but are British voters ready to contemplate a reversal?
Voting to stay in or leave was a once in a generation thing, he said.
France drops opposition to UK being included in ‘Made in Europe’ legislation
British government must however align with the European Union’s position over tariffs on Chinese EVs France has dropped its opposition to the UK…
Father was asked for DNA test to get a passport for his daughter
I’m a UK citizen, married to a French national, and we live in France.
British households would be £5,000 richer if we were more innovative. Let’s unleash our talents | Gordon Brown
Innovation needs to be at the heart of government policy Gordon Brown was UK prime minister from 2007 to 2010 The coming 10 years are almost certain…
Call for more food funding due to high living cost
Deputy Louise Doublet does not think the cost of living was considered in the ending of a trial.
Which coffee chain was founded in London in 1971? The Saturday quiz
From Divine, Frank Fiegel and Helen Kane to the West Sussex estate pioneering rewilding, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz 1 Which classic…
Why does my crisp packet puff up when I climb up a mountain? The kids’ quiz
Do check out her books, Everything Under the Sun and Everything Under the Sun: Quiz Book, as well as her new title, Everything Under the Sun: All…
Jackson Boxer’s vegan recipe for poached leeks with pickled pear and hazelnuts
Jackson Boxer is chef/owner of Brunswick House, Vesper and Dove, all in London, and culinary director of Cowley Manor near Cheltenham and the…