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UK considering scrapping visa fees for top global talent: Financial Times report

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly weighing plans to scrap visa charges. The Financial Times said a new "global talent task force" is considering waiving fees for prize-winning scientists, academics, digital experts, as well as graduates of the world's top five universities. Currently, Britain’s global talent visa costs more than US$1,000 per applicant. Olly Barratt reports from London.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly weighing plans to scrap visa charges. The Financial Times said a new "global talent task force" is considering waiving fees for prize-winning scientists, academics, digital experts, as well as graduates of the world's top five universities. Currently, Britain’s global talent visa costs more than US$1,000 per applicant. Olly Barratt reports from London.

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