Fears over skills as visa application times double for spouses

Spouse applications for people coming to work in the UK are being delayed, leaving immigration specialists concerned that the extra waiting times for decisions could exacerbate the skills crisis. Processing times at... Read more »

How firms need to comply with sponsor licence rules

Sponsorship is one of the best ways for businesses in the UK to ensure they can bring in the best international talent. But compliance is vital for firms emerging from the pandemic... Read more »

Nurses leaving due to pressure and workplace culture

The number of nurses and midwives leaving the profession has increased substantially, with many citing poor workplace cultures and too much pressure as factors that influenced their decision. Although the number of... Read more »

How the Global Business Mobility visa will overhaul how firms move staff to the UK

The Global Business Mobility visa route represents a major overhaul of the immigration system for businesses bringing in foreign workers. So what’s changed and how has the sponsor system been adapted? The... Read more »

Jobs board launched for Ukrainians fleeing Russian invasion

A website aimed at supporting Ukrainians who have fled Putin’s invasion has criticised the UK’s policies towards refugees. The post Jobs board launched for Ukrainians fleeing Russian invasion appeared first on Personnel... Read more »

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

The UK’s labour shortage could be exacerbated by the number of rejections from the EU Settlement Scheme. The post Home Office rejected 227,000 settled status claims from EU nationals appeared first on... Read more »

Dominic Raab: ‘Give asylum seekers wider rights to work’

Raab said that asylum seekers could help alleviate the UK’s labour shortages and that employment would help them integrate into society once granted asylum. The post Dominic Raab: ‘Give asylum seekers wider... Read more »

EU Settlement Scheme: 30 June deadline is ‘cause for concern’

The deadline for EU workers and their families to apply for permanent residency in the UK has focused attention on the need for employers to safeguard workers. The post EU Settlement Scheme:... Read more »

Brexit and Covid combine for steep decline in work visas

New figures show 37% fall in work-related visas. The post Brexit and Covid combine for steep decline in work visas appeared first on Personnel Today. Read more »

UK and India sign talent and mobility agreement

The UK and India have signed a migration agreement that will support people to live and work in both countries. The post UK and India sign talent and mobility agreement appeared first... Read more »