The government has launched a global talent working group to attract highly qualified technology workers in the United Kingdom as part of its new industrial strategy.
Announced by the Department of Sciences, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), the working group received 54 million pounds to help the United Kingdom compete for the most qualified workers internationally.
Targeting researchers, entrepreneurs, investors and engineers, the working group will strive to encourage qualified people to move to the United Kingdom and strengthen the country's international presence and technology network with key centers.
The financing package will cover the resettlement and research costs for eligible people for five years. Capital will be awarded by British research and innovation (UKRI) to universities and similar organizations that will select and target the appropriate candidates.
“The United Kingdom is one of the few places with infrastructure, the skills base, world class institutions and international links necessary to fertilize brilliant ideas,” said Peter Kyle technology secretary.
“My message to those who advance new ideas, wherever they are, is simple. We want to work with you, support you and give you a house where you can make your ideas a reality we all benefit from. ”
This decision follows the controversial release of a White book of immigration reform In May, this proposed policy changes to make the process of legal movement in the United Kingdom more difficult.
Although the white paper was largely aimed at reducing net immigration, it also included references to the expansion of qualified migration pipelines in specific circumstances.
One of these proposals was the expansion of the high potential individual visa. Presented by Rishi Sunak, the visa crosses the immigration process of graduates from a prestigious list of 50 universities foreign in the United Kingdom for a period of two years. The government has proposed to extend the list of eligible institutions.
“A key element in our change plan is to ensure that Great Britain is the best place in the world to do business – we are a strong and connected market and we have a lot to offer the best and most inventive,” said business secretary Jonathan Reynolds.
“Competition for world elite talents is high, and by establishing this working group, we solidify our position as the first choice for the brightest sparks in the world, as well as the innovation of turbocharger in drugs and the inventions of the future, stimulating British affairs and putting money in the workers' pockets.”
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