To maintain the excellence of London’s tech sector, it must remain open to the world’s best and brightest. Labour’s immigration rules risk derailing that, writes Chris Hayward

Ahead of London Tech Week, it’s a timely moment to reflect on the forces shaping the future of our capital’s economy and the role digital skills and global talent will play in that transformation. Innovation, investment and international collaboration is what makes London a global tech powerhouse. But to maintain momentum, we must double down on two critical fronts: upskilling our workforce and ensuring the UK remains open and attractive to the world’s best and brightest.

New research from Future Dot Now and the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) reveals a staggering opportunity: boosting essential digital skills in London could add over £7.4bn to the capital’s economy annually. That’s nearly a third of the total potential uplift for the entire UK, which stands at £23bn. The message is clear: digital capability is a fundamental driver of economic growth, productivity and personal prosperity.

Londoners stand to gain from boosting tech skills

This opportunity is amplified by the UK’s strong position........

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