The City of London wants a new “digital skills visa” to shore up the UK’s position as a financial technology hub against a growing threat from rival cities. The proposal is that younger people with vital digital skills should be allowed to move to the UK even if they do not have a job offer.
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City of London calls for ‘digital skills visa’ to preserve its position as a fintech hub post Brexit
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But it is the idea of a digital skills visa that could attract much attention. UK employers across a range of sectors have voiced concerns about talent shortages post-Brexit, but some areas such as tech are likely to be hit harder than others once EU nationals come under a visa regime. The current system of border controls for non-EU citizens demands that migrant jobseekers meet strict criteria on qualifications and are paid generous salaries.
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