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Uk tech visa applications highest on record
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The UK needs highly skilled, super educated IT workers. It is a shame we don't have any looking for work. Thanks goodness India does have these people to spare.First Law of Contracting: Only the strong survive -
Originally posted by CoolCat View PostHe should have added, they set up limited companies and leave the UK at the end of the year without paying tax.Stephen Kelly, chair of Tech Nation has said a quarter of those who receive the visa are company founders: “These individuals are setting up businesses across the UK, bringing capital and jobs that are fuelling our economic growth”. Some positive news for the UK’s economic recovery…"A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George OrwellComment
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Racist!Originally posted by Paddy View PostHe should have added, they set up limited companies and leave the UK at the end of the year without paying tax.
Implying foreigners are tax evaders and HMRC are tulip!"You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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Not all, but I have worked with a fair share of Australian contractors who have proudly done this.Originally posted by SueEllen View PostRacist!
Implying foreigners are tax evaders and HMRC are tulip!"A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George OrwellComment
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Not any more, the worthless pound solved that one!Originally posted by Paddy View PostNot all, but I have worked with a fair share of Australian contractors who have proudly done this.First Law of Contracting: Only the strong surviveComment
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Indeed saved our life’sOriginally posted by _V_ View PostThe UK needs highly skilled, super educated IT workers. It is a shame we don't have any looking for work. Thanks goodness India does have these people to spare.
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Need some facts here:
Tech Nation has been designated by the Home Office to endorse applications for the Global Talent Visa in digital technology.It's not for yer CUK desk jockey type person, I would read the website and maybe have a laughSince the inception of the Tech Nation visa in 2014, it has received over 2,800 applications and endorsed over 1,500 visas from over 90 countries worldwide.“Brexit is having a wee in the middle of the room at a house party because nobody is talking to you, and then complaining about the smell.”Comment
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