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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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    • Tech sector

    Will the Scale-up visa increase the UK’s flow of tech skills?

    by Adam McCulloch 18 Aug 2022
    by Adam McCulloch 18 Aug 2022

    The Scale-up visa is aimed at those who have been recruited by a high growth UK sponsor.

    • Asylum seekers
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    • Human rights

    Why hiring Ukrainian refugees sets a precedent for a fairer future

    by Mursal Hedayat 21 Jun 2022
    by Mursal Hedayat 21 Jun 2022

    UK employers have rushed to source Ukrainian talent displaced by war, keen to help them rebuild their lives, as well...

    • Brexit
    • Latest News
    • Job creation and losses

    Steep rise in visas for non-EU migrant workers

    by Adam McCulloch 19 May 2022
    by Adam McCulloch 19 May 2022

    The first year of the UK's new post-Brexit immigration system has seen a large increase in the number of visas issued to non-EU migrants.

    • Stress
    • Coronavirus
    • NHS

    Nurses leaving due to pressure and workplace culture

    by Ashleigh Webber 18 May 2022
    by Ashleigh Webber 18 May 2022

    The number of nurses and midwives leaving the NMC register has increased substantially, citing poor workplace cultures and too much pressure.

    • Right to work
    • Financial services
    • Legal sector

    How firms need to comply with sponsor licence rules

    by Chetal Patel 16 May 2022
    by Chetal Patel 16 May 2022

    Businesses are starting to see the Home Office ramp-up compliance activity around sponsor licences. How should they respond, asks our expert

    • STEM
    • Right to work
    • Financial services

    Fears over skills as visa application times double for spouses

    by Adam McCulloch 12 May 2022
    by Adam McCulloch 12 May 2022

    Processing times at the Home Office for those wishing to join family working in the UK have doubled, leaving those with job offers in the UK having to renegotiate starting dates.

    • Right to work
    • Europe
    • South America

    How the Global Business Mobility visa will overhaul how firms move staff to the UK

    by Vanessa Ganguin 14 Apr 2022
    by Vanessa Ganguin 14 Apr 2022

    The Global Business Mobility visa route represents a major overhaul of the immigration system for businesses bringing in foreign workers. So what's changed and how has the sponsor system been adapted?

    • Right to work
    • Latest News
    • Immigration

    The UK Expansion Worker route: a solution for firms hoping to set up in the UK?

    by Joanna Hunt 8 Apr 2022
    by Joanna Hunt 8 Apr 2022

    From 11 April the UK Expansion Worker route is set to become the first port of call for companies looking to expand into the UK market.

    • Right to work
    • Latest News
    • Labour market

    Immigration schemes need revision to tackle farming staff shortage, say MPs

    by Ashleigh Webber 6 Apr 2022
    by Ashleigh Webber 6 Apr 2022

    Immigration schemes for the food and farming sector need to be revised to immediately address the lack of workers caused by Brexit and Covid-19, MPs have said.

    • Latest News
    • Global mobility
    • Tech sector

    Scale-up visas: How employers can hire international talent

    by Vanessa Ganguin 16 Mar 2022
    by Vanessa Ganguin 16 Mar 2022

    As more details emerge of the government’s flagship Scale-up visa, Vanessa Ganguin examines the potential benefits for employers and applicants.

    • Right to work
    • Europe
    • Latest News

    Jobs board launched for Ukrainians fleeing Russian invasion

    by Adam McCulloch 11 Mar 2022
    by Adam McCulloch 11 Mar 2022

    A website aimed at supporting Ukrainians who have fled Putin's invasion has criticised the UK’s policies towards refugees.

    • Latest News
    • Inflation
    • Labour market

    Tightening candidate supply hits hiring in February

    by Ashleigh Webber 10 Mar 2022
    by Ashleigh Webber 10 Mar 2022

    Recruitment of permanent and temporary staff slowed in February, according to the latest KMPG and REC Report on Jobs.

    • Right to work
    • Hospitality
    • Latest News

    Right to work checks warning for restaurants

    by Adam McCulloch 7 Mar 2022
    by Adam McCulloch 7 Mar 2022

    UK was likely to see the number of illegal working penalties to rise as a consequence of Brexit.

    • Right to work
    • Latest News
    • Immigration

    Flawed English tests: migrants still having to fight legal cases

    by Personnel Today 4 Mar 2022
    by Personnel Today 4 Mar 2022

    More than 2,500 people were deported and 7,200 were forced to leave the UK after being accused of cheating in an exam – on questionable evidence.

    • Right to work
    • Latest News
    • Immigration

    Ukrainians in UK to have visas extended

    by Adam McCulloch 25 Feb 2022
    by Adam McCulloch 25 Feb 2022

    Ukrainian nationals visiting the UK on work, study or visit visas will have them extended or be able to switch onto different visa routes without having to leave the UK.

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