Care worker recruitment from abroad to end, Cooper says
Summary
The UK government plans to stop recruiting care workers from abroad and make changes to immigration rules to reduce the number of lower-skilled workers coming to the UK. These changes aim to cut net migration and encourage firms to hire British workers or keep those already in the country.Key Facts
- Care worker recruitment from overseas will end this year to limit visas for lower-skilled workers.
- The government aims to reduce net migration, which reached 906,000 people in June 2023.
- New visa requirements will encourage companies to hire British nationals or existing overseas workers in the UK.
- The threshold for skilled visas will be raised, meaning higher qualifications will be needed.
- A more limited list of exceptions will be allowed for jobs in short supply.
- Training commitments will be introduced to help more people in the UK enter the workforce.
- Changes will also affect international students and graduates, with new standards for universities.
- Applications for Health and Care Worker visas have already decreased since new rules were introduced.
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