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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Starmer Considers Scrapping Visa Fees to Attract Global Talent
Caption: Starmer Considers Scrapping Visa Fees to Attract Global Talent. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is considering scrapping visa fees for top global talent as part of efforts to boost economic growth. According to the Financial Times, a new "global talent task force" inside Downing Street is exploring ways to draw leading scientists, academics and digital experts to the UK. The plan would waive application costs—currently £766 per person—for those who studied at the world's top universities or hold prestigious international awards. The proposals were already under discussion before the Trump administration announced a steep $100,000 charge for new U.S. H-1B visas, widely used in the tech sector. But Washington's tougher stance has strengthened calls in London for reform. Officials hope changes could be unveiled ahead of the UK's November 26 Budget, though Number 10 and the Treasury have yet to comment. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current affairs & Politics,UK,Prime Minister Keir Starmer,visa fee reform,global talent task force,attract scientists and digital experts,£766 application cost,top universities and awards,U.S. H-1B visa \$100k charge,economic growth strategy,November 26 Budget,Downing Street,Treasury
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