Analysis by RSM UK shows that applications for UK tech visas from overseas workers have decreased by 11%, falling from 8,739 in Q2 2025 to 7,768 in Q3. This decline raises concerns about talent shortages in the tech sector. James Bull, senior analyst at RSM UK, said: “Tech businesses are being hit with both a decline in skilled immigration and existing talent shortages.” He added: “The war on talent is a real issue in the tech industry. Individuals with the ‘right’ specialist skills are few and far between, and businesses are struggling to upskill their existing staff fast enough.” The Government is attempting to attract talent, with AI Minister Kanishka Narayan, having announced that a dedicated AI talent stream would reimburse visa fees and speed up processing for international skilled workers.
