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State Visit Revives Chevening Scholarships and Deepens UK-Oman Mobility Links
During the Sultan of Oman’s visit, London and Muscat unveiled over £1 billion in new investment and reinstated the Chevening Scholarship scheme for Omani students from 2027. The agreements promise fresh flows of talent, education exchanges and project-based assignments between the two countries.
Jet2 Extends New Tunisia Route from Birmingham Through Winter 2027
Jet2 will keep its Birmingham–Enfidha flights running until late November 2027 and restart in February 2028, turning a summer-only launch into a near year-round service. The extension boosts UK leisure and project travel links to Tunisia and reflects Birmingham Airport’s expansion ambitions.
Ryanair Bases 9th Aircraft at Birmingham, Adding Five New Routes
Ryanair will station a ninth aircraft at Birmingham for winter 2026, launching five new European and North African routes and boosting airport traffic by 21 %. The expansion widens non-stop options for Midlands businesses but revives the debate over the UK’s APD.