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International students can switch to the Innovator Founder visa inside the UK from 25 November
• From 25 Nov 2025, Student and Graduate visa holders can apply for the Innovator Founder visa without leaving the UK. • The route grants an initial three-year stay, secondary work rights and a pathway to settlement; endorsement by an approved body remains mandatory. • Universities and employers should prepare for higher volumes of in-country switches and adjust talent-retention strategies accordingly.
Energy resilience taskforce created after Heathrow substation fire exposed grid weakness
• After a March 2025 power outage paralysed Heathrow, the government has set up an Energy Resilience Taskforce to hard-wire backup and inspection regimes into critical infrastructure. • Airlines and airports may face new compliance duties; mobility teams should treat grid failure as a live travel-risk scenario. • A national Energy Resilience Strategy is promised for 2026, with early recommendations expected next spring.