LONDON — Prize winners in the sciences and arts will have their applications to be able to live and work in Britain fast-tracked from Wednesday, the interior ministry said, pressing its post-Brexit pledge to attract only the “best and brightest”.
Since completing its exit from the European Union, Britain has introduced a new system for work visas based on points which are on a scale depending, among other things, on the type of job offer, qualifications and the ability to speak English.
While the government says its new system is fair in its treatment of migrants from around the world after Britain’s departure ended free movement, critics say it is creating a hostile environm…
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