http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/213275/ab-international-speech?view=Html
"Why do we need to improve the UK's managed migration system? The current one has built up over time and is complex. There are around 70 separate work or study routes and we cannot be sure that these routes capture the full benefits of migration. Nor is the system as flexible as it could be. The future of the UK's managed migration system is about targeting the migrants who will most contribute to economic growth and output. We want the UK to remain competitive in the global marketplace and be one of the most attractive locations for highly skilled and skilled migrants to come to work and live. "
