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Brandon Lewis: We want to make it easier for universities to attract the brightest talent

The Times

As negotiations with the European Union now progress onto talks of our future partnership, it is vital that we continue our determination to build a Britain that is open, outward-facing and welcoming to the brightest and best talent from around the world – a Britain truly fit for the future.

We are proud to be the second most popular destination globally for international students and I am committed to ensuring that we remain an attractive and competitive place to study. As part of this, it is crucial that we constantly look to innovate and improve our offer to those wishing to come here and contribute to the intellectual, cultural and social fabric of our country.

That is why I am delighted that today we are