21st July, 2008

Bloomsberg is running a story about how the UK would refuse entry to Bill Gates, should he choose to move to Britain, now that he's given up work. It appears he would not qualify to live in the UK under the rules of the Government's new Tier 1 (General) immigration category. It's because doesn't hold a degree! The same thing goes for Michael Dell, should he decide to join Bill in early retirement.

Of course there are subcategories for investors and entrepreneurs under which these fellows might qualify, so there is hope. We might yet see Bill and Mike enjoying a game of lawn bowls in the rain or sitting by the seaside sharing a plate of fish and chips.