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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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    Waning interest in roles once held by EU workers triggers 11% wage rise

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

    Indeed's research found the rise was more than double the 5% wage growth seen in roles with the lowest share of European nationals.

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    What the Home Office digital revolution means for HR

    by Jonathan Beech 23 Feb 2022
    by Jonathan Beech 23 Feb 2022

    Data sharing will revolutionise processes around migrant worker sponsorship.

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    Immigration: Social care workers added to shortage occupation list

    by Rob Moss 15 Feb 2022
    by Rob Moss 15 Feb 2022

    Social care workers have been added to the shortage occupation list from today.

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    Two in five report lack of candidates needed for growth

    by Ashleigh Webber 14 Feb 2022
    by Ashleigh Webber 14 Feb 2022

    Mid-sized businesses say they will need to hire this year to support their growth objectives, but many are still struggling to find candidates with the right skills.

    • Brexit
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    EU Settlement Scheme application backlog adds to skills fears

    by Adam McCulloch 11 Feb 2022
    by Adam McCulloch 11 Feb 2022

    Backlog of applications and helpline problems are acting as deterrents when it comes to attracting talent to the UK.

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    Care workers added to shortage occupation list for visas

    by Personnel Today 24 Dec 2021
    by Personnel Today 24 Dec 2021

    Care workers from abroad will be able to apply for a 12-month health and care visa from next year.

    • Brexit
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    Immigration tribunal delays increase by 33%

    by Adam McCulloch 21 Dec 2021
    by Adam McCulloch 21 Dec 2021

    People who are seeking to appeal a decision about their right to live and work in the UK now face an average wait of 43 weeks before their case is heard.

    • Brexit
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    • Latest News

    Home Office’s pre-settled status move could add to labour shortage

    by Adam McCulloch 16 Dec 2021
    by Adam McCulloch 16 Dec 2021

    The UK’s labour shortages could be worsened within two years by a Home Office decision that may lead to more...

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    • Skills shortages

    Care workers recommended for shortage occupation list

    by Ashleigh Webber 15 Dec 2021
    by Ashleigh Webber 15 Dec 2021

    Care workers should be added to the shortage occupation list, which would improve the sector’s ability to fill staffing gaps...

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    • Latest News

    More seasonal workers needed to avoid food crisis, suggest farmers

    by Personnel Today 15 Dec 2021
    by Personnel Today 15 Dec 2021

    Farmers have accused the government of failing to listen to its warnings about a potential food crisis because of worker...

    • Brexit
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    Home Office rejected 227,000 settled status claims from EU nationals

    by Adam McCulloch 10 Dec 2021
    by Adam McCulloch 10 Dec 2021

    The UK's labour shortage could be exacerbated by the number of rejections from the EU Settlement Scheme.

    • Brexit
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    • Labour market

    Net UK immigration fell by 88% in 2020

    by Adam McCulloch 25 Nov 2021
    by Adam McCulloch 25 Nov 2021

    Date from the ONS showed that only 34,000 more people moved to the UK last year than emigrated, down from 271,000 in 2019.

    • Brexit
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    • Latest News

    More visas for the ‘brightest and the best’ – but will they work?

    by Adam McCulloch 29 Oct 2021
    by Adam McCulloch 29 Oct 2021

    The chancellor confirmed the arrival of more visa types in his Autumn Budget speech as the UK searches for ‘top talent’. Is this the right approach?

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    Budget 2021: Pay rises, scale up visa and universal credit reforms announced

    by Ashleigh Webber 27 Oct 2021
    by Ashleigh Webber 27 Oct 2021

    Chancellor Rishi Sunak has confirmed wage increases for the lowest paid workers and public sector staff in his Budget today,...

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    ‘Train more doctors in UK’ health leaders urge ministers

    by Personnel Today 20 Oct 2021
    by Personnel Today 20 Oct 2021

    The Medical Schools Council wants to see a 50% increase in places for medical students.

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