From UK Border Agency:

Following an earlier announcement by the UK Home Secretary, Theresa May, two important changes have come into effect for Tier 1 (General) applicants today, 19 July 2010.

* An interim limit on the number of visas that will be issued to Tier 1(General) applicants between 19 July 2010 and 31 March 2011.
* The number of points required for a Tier 1 (General) applicant has been increased from 95 to 100.

For further information please see the Immigration limit for Tier 1 (General) of the point- based system page on the main UK Border Agency website.

The interim limit will also apply to some Tier 2 applications, please see the Immigration limit for Tier 2 (General) of the point- based system page on the main UK Border Agency website.