The Home Office has announced(https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-sets-out-vision-to-cement-uk-as-a-science-superpower) a new fast-track immigration offer for selected individuals with skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects.  This is not a new route but is part of what will be a rebranding of the existing Tier 1 Exceptional Talent visa. Under this scheme it will provide eligible individuals with

Following the Budget announcement yesterday, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has confirmed that the Immigration Health Surcharge will be raised from £400 per year to £624 from October 2020.  An accompanying coasting document (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/871799/Budget_2020_Web_Accessible_Complete.pdf) states:  “This measure increases the Immigration Health Surcharge from the current level of £400 per year to £624 per year for each surcharge liable non-EEA

From 1 January 2021, EU and non-EU citizens will be treated equally. The government aims to reduce overall levels of migration and give top priority to those with the highest skills and the greatest talents: scientists, engineers, academics and other highly skilled workers. This has already been brought into motion with the Tier 1 Exceptional Talent being