Migrant Workers
Migrant workers are an important part of the UK workforce. Citizens of most European Economic Area (EEA) countries can work in the UK without special permission. There is a points-based system for non-EEA nationals wishing to work in the UK.
Farmers need clarity on ‘vital’ seasonal worker recruitment
The agriculture sector urgently needs clarity on how it will be able to recruit seasonal workers from overseas next year,...
‘Snap out of it and prepare for new immigration rules’ firms warned
Employers need to ‘snap out’ of their complacency and start preparing for the points-based immigration system, a specialist has warned...
Brexit: MAC warns of ‘stark consequences’ in social care
Senior care worker and nursing assistant roles should be added to the shortage occupation lists to relieve pressure when freedom...
No ‘cooling off period’ for skilled workers relocating to the UK
New guidance for employers that wish to recruit workers from abroad from next year has been published, but the long-awaited...
EU immigration: two fifths of firms won’t reallocate roles to Britons
Nine out of 10 UK businesses believe the recruitment of EU nationals plays an important role in their UK operations,...
Supreme Court to make final Uber ruling
Four years in the making – final decision on the employment status of Uber drivers will have huge ramifications for the gig economy.
Health and Care Visa launched for ‘brightest and best’ health professionals
A new Health and Care Visa promising eligible healthcare workers fast-tracked entry to live and work in the UK has...
Points-based immigration system takes shape
People coming to the UK will have to join the Skilled Worker route, the Global Talent route, or the Start-up and Innovator route.
Care sector faces ‘alarming’ staff shortages under new immigration rules
Concern grows over the staffing of care homes once the points-based immigration system starts.
Could furlough and redundancy for visa holders increase the skills gap?
Furlough and redundacy may force some skilled migrant workers to return home. Jonathan Beech explains the impact of job losses...
Employers rush to stem Covid-19 outbreaks at meat plants
Outbreaks of Covid-19 at meat processing plants in Europe and US raise issues over migrant labour and social distancing.
Number of non-EU workers arriving in UK overtakes EU migrants
For the first time since 2006, the majority of people migrating to the UK for work are non-EU citizens.
This...
Migrant workers will be critical to the UK’s economic rebirth
Migrant workers played a key role in rebuilding the UK economy after the Second World War, so will they be...
Boris Johnson scraps Immigration Health Surcharge in major u-turn
Policy switch over £400 surcharge for overseas health and care workers was driven by Prime Minister, health secretary indicates.
Leave to remain extended to families of deceased care workers
The government has stated that non-EEA family members of any NHS, healthcare or social care worker who has died as...
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