Global talent hub
London’s critical mass of talented people from around the globe is a major competitive advantage.
Uncertainty in the business environment, specifically with respect to immigration policy, tax and the regulatory regime, could threaten this position.
The UK must give a clear message to talented individuals and businesses worldwide that it is ‘open for business’. This is critical if we are to deliver the private sector growth needed to restore national finances.
In championing London as a global talent hub, London First activities include:
- Immigration – We press the economic case for immigration
We are concerned that immigration policy changes should not harm the ability of London’s businesses to attract the talented people they need to remain competitive. Equally, London’s world-class universities need to be able to attract overseas students.
London First secured a concession from government to consult with business before new measures were introduced in April 2011. Read our responses, on behalf of London business.
Response to the Migration Advisory Committee consultation regarding the appropriate level for any immigration cap (3 September 2010)
Response to UK Border Agency consultation considering how the immigration cap should operate (17 September 2010)
Please contact Mark Hilton for further information.
- Taxation – Championing competitive taxation and regulation. Find out more
- Facilitating better relationships between politicians and business, and restoring the competitiveness of the UK’s financial services in particular, is vital to London’s economy. Find out more
- London’s promotion – London First works with the Mayor and others to improve the promotion of London at home and abroad. Find out more
- Employment and skills – We advocate the importance of London’s world-class higher education sector, as well as calling for the Mayor to be given greater powers and flexibility in the way policy is implemented, to meet the particular demands of the capital’s employers. Read more
- Student immigration cap – London First's response to the UK Border Agency Student Immigration System Consultation December 2010 – January 2011. Read more
