Statistics frequently show that foreign entrepreneurs and labour are vital to the UK’s booming economy.

London, as one of the most international cities in the world, has a community that speaks over 300 languages.

The UK Government’s commitment to simplifying the immigration system ensures the country’s flexibility towards changes in the labour market.

February 2008 witnessed the introduction of the new ‘points-based’ immigration system. The scheme is designed to attract the most talented and skilled workers from around the world.

Get a business perspective on the new points-based system in an article by law firm Watson, Farley and Williams.

Visit the Borders and Immigration Agency (BIA) website for detailed guidance on the points-based system.

For a range of practical information on living and working in the UK – from immigration to company law – read this overview.

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