Natasha Chell writes for the Financial Times on the UK's approach to start-up entrepreneurs

Friday 3 July 2026

The Financial Times has today published a letter by Natasha Chell (Senior Partner and Head of UK Pratice) highlighting the need for a more flexible immigration route for start-up entrepreneurs.

The UK’s ability to attract and retain innovative founders is an important part of supporting economic growth, investment and job creation. Ensuring that talented entrepreneurs can establish and scale businesses in the UK remains a key policy challenge.

Read the full article here (£).

Latest Insights


US midterms and business immigration: what do the results mean for employers?

Immigration has once again featured prominently in the US midterm elections. For businesses, however, the most important question is not whether the…

Zeena Luchowa quoted in the Financial Times on earned settlement reforms

LDI Partner Zeena Luchowa is quoted today in an article by Delphine Strauss and David Sheppard for the Financial Times on the Government’s proposed…

Government confirms final approach to earned settlement reforms

The Government has published its response to the earned settlement consultation, confirming significant changes to the way in which migrants may…

Immigration Services


UK Immigration

US Immigration

News

Laura Devine Solicitors Limited trading as Laura Devine Immigration is registered in England and Wales as a limited company (8651204) at 100 Cannon Street, London EC4N 6EU. Partner is a term used by us to describe a director in the limited company. Authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (648320).

Privacy Preference Center