The Home Office announced the policy change in a statement, emphasizing that the move aims to prioritize job opportunities for British workers while reshaping the country’s 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 statement read.

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This development is part of a wider initiative spearheaded by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, following his appointment after the Labour Party’s significant electoral victory. Critics, however, have voiced concerns that the restrictions could exacerbate existing labour shortages, particularly in essential sectors such as health and social care.

While the Home Office has yet to release a full list of the affected occupations, reports suggest the new measures are likely to have wide-reaching implications across several industries.

Source: Punch