Ideas for a regional visa system have been set out by the local authority for London’s financial district in an attempt to avoid staff shortages after the vote to leave the EU. Regional visas, according to the report, would allow regional centres such as Manchester, Newcastle and Birmingham to become more competitive and lure more overseas talent. “A regional visa could present an opportunity for the UK to have a nuanced immigration system that successfully meets the requirements of UK business and economy post Brexit. A regional visa system could facilitate and promote economic development outside of London,” the report said. Australia and Canada are seen as the most relevant comparisons for a UK regional visa.

Source: The Guardian October 20, 2016 12:47 UTC