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(Lewis Silkin)Government unveils scale-up concierge service and immigration incentives for high-growth businesses

Release Date: 2026-07-13
Media: Lewis Silkin
Summary: The UK government has introduced a new package of measures to support high-growth businesses and attract international talent. The package includes a concierge service for scale-up companies, a Visa Fees Reimbursement Scheme (VFRS4SU), and a fast-track referral process for UK Expansion Worker sponsor licence applications.

The concierge service will provide tailored cross-government support to help scale-ups overcome barriers such as regulation, financing, procurement, and access to global talent. The visa reimbursement scheme offers eligible businesses in the Clean Energy, Life Sciences, and Digital and Technology sectors up to £5,000 per international hire, with a maximum of £25,000 per year, to reduce the cost of recruiting overseas talent.

The government has also introduced a fast-track referral route through the Office for Investment for eligible UK Expansion Worker sponsor licence applications, aiming to reduce processing times to around 10 working days. The initiative targets overseas businesses expanding into the UK that meet specific investment or growth criteria.

Overall, the measures are designed to strengthen the UK's competitiveness, encourage business expansion, and attract highly skilled international workers. However, questions remain over whether the fast-track process will consistently deliver faster decisions for complex immigration applications.
Tags: United Kingdom

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