Overview
- The Treasury confirmed it will reimburse visa fees for select deep‑tech hires and priority‑sector recruits joining UK firms.
- Companies seeking to expand in Britain will receive fast‑track processing of sponsor licences under the proposals.
- Officials said the initial drive targets artificial intelligence specialists as a priority talent pool.
- Reporting indicates an expanded government taskforce will use private headhunters to help bring top researchers and firms to the UK.
- Rachel Reeves will brief executives including Jamie Dimon and Stephen Schwarzman in Davos, with a three‑year ILR route for high earners forming part of the wider attraction strategy.