THE number of top scientists fast tracked into Britain is being doubled in a bid make the country a global hub for new technology.
Home Secretary Priti Patel today announced she is increasing the number of bodies who can offer fellowships to boffins and researchers from 62 to 120.
The number of top scientists fast tracked into Britain is being doubled in a bid make the country a global hub for new technology
A fellowship guarantees them immediate entry as long as they pass the standard immigration check.
The move is part of PM Boris Johnsons plan to make post-Brexit UK a world leader in technology and development.
The Tory leader also made an election promise to abolish any cap on the number of elite academics coming to the UK from across the globe.
Ms Patel said last night: We want to make sure the UK continues to be at the forefront of innovation, so we need an immigration system that attracts the sharpest minds from around the globe.
Priti Patel has outlined her plans to increase the number of bodies who can offer fellowships to boffins and researchers from 62 to 120
As part of this ambitious plan, we are taking decisive action today.
Turbo-charging Britain’s scientific prowess will lead to the creation of hundreds of thousands of new 21st century jobs, ministers hope.
Business Secretary Andrea Leadsom added: We want the UK to be a global science superpower.
Continuing to attract the worlds top scientists and researchers to join us in the race to solve the great challenges of the future is an important part of realising that ambition.
The additional list of fellowships will be added to the existing Tier 1 route, for exceptional talent.
