The UK is Unwelcoming for Top Talent: And it's Hurting the Country's Competitiveness

Would you pay £5,000 to work in the UK?
According to the BBC, this is the reality for many skilled professionals:

• £1,323 for a visa
• £154 for an English test
• £283 for diploma validation
• £3,240 for NHS surcharge

Meanwhile, countries like Germany allow EU talent to move in for close to zero Euros, thanks to the European Border Agreement. And non-EU talent? They can still move in for 43x less, compared to the UK.

The UK has become unwelcoming for world-class researchers, scientists, doctors, and nurses - the country’s competitiveness is slipping, and employers are struggling to fill critical roles.
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We need a smarter immigration system that serves professionals, British companies, and the UK.

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