U.K. Opens Door to Tech Talent, But Brexit Concerns Remain

Number of Tier 1 visas will double to 2,000 per year
Funding is still a problem for startups after Brexit

1498709048_Computer Laptop users — Photographer: Krisztian Bocsi/Bloomberg

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By Giles Turner

November 14, 2017 at 10:30 PM UTC

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The U.K. government plans to double the number of visas for highly skilled workers, including technology-savvy candidates, but a Brexit-fueled lull in funding for startups remains a concern for the industry.