Global city, global talent: how international graduates enrich London’s workforce
- A new Survation poll commissioned by London Higher reveals international talent is highly valued across London businesses: 90 per cent of business leaders regarded it as essential or important
- International talent plugs skills gaps, drives innovation and supports London’s global competitiveness; only a small minority felt it reduced scope for domestic talent and innovation
- Support for international talent is strongest in larger, growth sector companies – and in those that think they are outperforming their competitors
- Business leaders think international students should be able to access work visas to complement domestic workforce pipeline; only ten per cent wanted tighter controls
Published: November 2025
