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Britain considers plan to scrap visa fees for top global talent, FT reports
The UK plans to waive visa fees for elite professionals from top universities to boost economic growth amid U.S. visa fee hikes, with grants up 76% to 3,901 last year.
- Revolut plans to invest £3 billion in the UK, creating 1,000 jobs, according to reports in the Financial Times.
- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is considering abolishing some visa fees for top global talent to attract scientists and experts, as reported by Financial Times sources.
- The proposal for zero visa costs applies to graduates from the world's top five universities and award winners, according to an official briefed on the discussions.
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