The Houses of Parliament can be seen as people walk over Westminster Bridge in London, Britain. Photo: Reuters
The Houses of Parliament can be seen as people walk over Westminster Bridge in London, Britain. Photo: Reuters
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Britain plans extension of BN(O) visa scheme to allow Hongkongers aged 18 to 24 to apply independently of parents

  • U-turn comes amid mounting pressure on UK government to endorse amendments proposed in December and earlier this month in parliament to enable extension
  • About 103,900 Hongkongers applied for new pathway to British citizenship in first year of the visa scheme, with 97,057 winning approval, new figures show

Laura WestbrookDanny Mok
Laura Westbrook and Danny Mok

Updated: 1:09am, 25 Feb, 2022

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The Houses of Parliament can be seen as people walk over Westminster Bridge in London, Britain. Photo: Reuters
The Houses of Parliament can be seen as people walk over Westminster Bridge in London, Britain. Photo: Reuters
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