The United Kingdom Government has unveiled far-reaching restrictions on overseas recruitment, effectively blocking over 100 occupations from being filled by foreign workers in a bid to slash net migration.
The Home Office disclosed the policy shift in a statement on Saturday morning, August 30, saying it was focused on opening up opportunities for British workers while reshaping the visa system.
“Cutting net migration means getting the fundamentals right.
“More than 100 occupations are no longer eligible for overseas recruitment – opening up more jobs for British workers. A fairer, skills-focused system is now taking shape,” the Home Office wrote.
Persecondnews reports that this development marks the latest move by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, who took office on July 5, 2024, following Labour’s landslide victory, replacing Rishi Sunak.
Critics, however, have warned the policy could worsen labour shortages in sectors such as health and social care.
The Home Office has not yet published the full list of restricted occupations.
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