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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.


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    Nurse leaders fear visa fee rise will exacerbate staffing shortfall

    by Adam McCulloch 6 Oct 2023
    by Adam McCulloch 6 Oct 2023

    The Royal College of Nursing’s leaders have written to the government to condemn its decision to increase visa fees for...

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    • Immigration

    MAC recommends scrapping shortage occupation list

    by Jo Faragher 4 Oct 2023
    by Jo Faragher 4 Oct 2023

    The Migration Advisory Committee has suggested scrapping or heavily reforming the shortage occupation list.

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    Education doubts see UK sink in world talent ranking

    by Adam McCulloch 28 Sep 2023
    by Adam McCulloch 28 Sep 2023

    The UK workforce is suffering from a significant level of brain drain with many companies at risk of losing their top talent, according to new research.

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    Global Talent Visa fast-track scheme is a ‘flop’

    by Adam McCulloch 18 Aug 2023
    by Adam McCulloch 18 Aug 2023

    Flagship visa scheme for prizewinners in fields from the stage to engineering fails to attract applicants.

    • Right to work
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    • Immigration

    Employing illegal migrants: right to work fines more than triple

    by Jo Faragher 11 Aug 2023
    by Jo Faragher 11 Aug 2023

    Fines for employing illegal migrants will more than triple, according to the Home Office.

    • Labour market
    • Living Wage
    • Migrant workers

    Modern slavery in care sector has more than doubled

    by Nic Paton 25 Jul 2023
    by Nic Paton 25 Jul 2023

    An investigation has revealed that cases of modern slavery reported within the UK care industry have more than doubled in...

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    • Skills shortages

    Visa application fee rises: what does it mean for business?

    by Chris Harber 21 Jul 2023
    by Chris Harber 21 Jul 2023

    For businesses reliant on international talent the increase in visa costs could be set to have a huge impact.

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    Visa changes could see Australia become a magnet for UK labour

    by Adam McCulloch 30 Jun 2023
    by Adam McCulloch 30 Jun 2023

    The changes will make it easier for Australians to work and live in the UK.

    • Right to work
    • Brexit
    • Europe

    Former cabinet minister blasts UK immigration policy

    by Adam McCulloch 30 Jun 2023
    by Adam McCulloch 30 Jun 2023

    The government's immigration policy needs a complete reset, a recent former environment secretary has said.

    • Europe
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    Employers across Europe commit to hiring thousands of refugees

    by Ashleigh Webber 20 Jun 2023
    by Ashleigh Webber 20 Jun 2023

    Employers including Amazon, Accenture, Hilton and Marriott International have committed to hiring Ukrainian and other refugees across Europe.

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    • Labour turnover

    Rapid growth of non-EU workers across some sectors

    by Rob Moss 1 Jun 2023
    by Rob Moss 1 Jun 2023

    Several sectors have now shifted to non-EU and British employees, a Guardian analysis revealed.

    • Right to work
    • Latest News
    • Labour market

    Net migration rises to new record

    by Jo Faragher 25 May 2023
    by Jo Faragher 25 May 2023

    Net migration to the UK was 606,000 in 2022, according to the latest data, a record figure for a 12-month period.

    • Right to work
    • CIPD
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    New immigration system not boosting UK worker recruitment

    by Jo Faragher 23 May 2023
    by Jo Faragher 23 May 2023

    Only 15% of employers have used the new, post-Brexit immigration system to sponsor migrant workers, according to the CIPD.

    • Construction
    • Hospitality
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    Construction: immigration rule relaxation will have little effect

    by Adam McCulloch 16 Mar 2023
    by Adam McCulloch 16 Mar 2023

    More roles in the construction sector have been added to the shortage occupation list but hospitality has again lost out when it comes to recruiting overseas workers.

    • Right to work
    • Latest News
    • Migrant workers

    UK more attractive to highly qualified workers

    by Jo Faragher 10 Mar 2023
    by Jo Faragher 10 Mar 2023

    The UK has risen up the rankings of countries most attractive to highly qualified workers, according to the OECD.

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