A Visa Ban on Exceptional Students: The UK's Misguided Approach to Global Talent The Home Secretary's decision to ban study visas for students from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan has sparked a heated debate about the UK's approach to attracting global talent.
While the government claims that visa routes are being abused, leading universities have urged Shabana Mahmood to exempt exceptional students from this measure.
At first glance, it may seem counterintuitive for the UK to turn away its most promising future leaders.