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News:The United Kingdom has announced the launch of the UK’s new points-based visa system.

Facts:

About the points based visa system:

The system is aimed at attracting the brightest and the best from the world and cutting down the low-skilled workers coming to the United Kingdom.
The system will come into force from January 1, 2021 at the end of the transition period after the UK’s exit from the European Union(EU).
It will apply equally to the EU and non-EU countries.Under this,points will be assigned for specific skills, qualifications ,salaries and professions with visas only awarded to those who gain enough points.