The United Kingdom Government has introduced major restrictions on overseas recruitment, blocking over 100 occupations from being filled by foreign workers in a bid to reduce net migration.
In a statement posted on X on Saturday morning, the Home Office said the move aims to create more opportunities for British workers while reforming 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 stated.
This move is the latest under Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, who assumed office on July 5, 2024, after Labour’s landslide victory that replaced Rishi Sunak.
Critics have cautioned that the policy could deepen labour shortages in key sectors such as health and social care.
The Home Office has not yet released the full list of restricted occupations.
More details to follow.
