The UK aims to attract global talent by making immigration easier, contrasting with recent US policy changes that have increased the cost of skilled-worker permits. This approach was highlighted by Chancellor Rachel Reeves at the opening of Revolut's new headquarters.

• The UK government plans to double the number of high-skilled foreign worker visas to around 18,000 a year.
• US President Donald Trump's administration significantly hiked the cost of H-1B skilled-worker permits to $100,000 (£74,000), causing disruption in Silicon Valley.
• Fintech giant Revolut, founded by Russian-born entrepreneur Nik Storonsky, plans to invest £3 billion in the UK and create 1,000 new jobs, despite not yet having a full UK banking licence.