At a time when the US has adopted a more stringent immigration policy, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is considering plans to eliminate some visa fees for outstanding international talent, according to a Monday Financial article.
According to the story, which cited persons briefed on the conversations inside Number 10 and the Treasury, Starmer’s “global talent task force” is developing ideas to draw the top academics, scientists, and digital specialists from around the world to the UK in an effort to spur economic growth.
According to an official who spoke to the publication, the plan to eliminate visa fees is intended for those who have earned major awards or attended one of the top five colleges in the world.
