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Proposed UK ILR reforms for care workers shown with a calendar, pathway timeline and visa-style documents, highlighting a longer route to settlement.

ILR for Care Workers: Proposal to Extend the Qualifying Period to 15 Years

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In February 2022, the inclusion of Care Workers and Senior Care Workers on the Shortage Occupation List marked a pivotal change in UK immigration policy. For the first time, overseas nationals could be sponsored into these roles at a reduced salary threshold, opening the door to large-scale international recruitment within the care sector.

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Elderly woman’s frail hand clasped by a care worker’s steady grip—the human cost of the UK care worker visa crackdown.

UK Care Worker Visa Crackdown Could Cost Billions, Warns Migration Adviser

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Care homes risk severe staff shortages unless the government invests billions to offset the impact of its immigration crackdown, warns Professor Brian Bell, chair of the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC). With the Home Office scrapping the care worker visa route to cut net migration, the sector faces a looming crisis unless wages rise to attract British workers.

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Courtroom symbolising legal reform, reflecting the Labour government's Immigration White Paper proposals to tighten UK migration rules and settlement pathways

Labour’s Immigration White Paper: Key Changes to UK Migration Policy

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UK government has unveiled a comprehensive Immigration White Paper aimed at significantly reducing net migration. The proposed reforms within the Immigration White Paper seek to tighten visa rules, prioritise skilled workers and address public concerns over rising immigration levels. Below are the key measures outlined in the policy document.

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A blurred business professional sits at a desk reviewing documents, while neatly stacked coins in ascending order are displayed in the foreground—symbolising salary evaluation, financial compliance, and changes to permitted deductions under the updated UK immigration rules for Skilled Worker sponsors.

Understanding the New Immigration Rule for Skilled Worker Sponsors

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The Home Office has introduced an important update to the Immigration Rules affecting Skilled Worker sponsors. From 9 April 2025, the Immigration Rules were amended to introduce a new provision on permitted deductions from a sponsored worker’s salary. This applies to all Certificates of Sponsorship issued on or after that date.

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Learn everything about the UK Health and Care Visa 2025 — from who qualifies and how to apply, to visa costs, benefits, and the path to permanent residency.

UK Health and Care Visa: A Complete Guide 2025

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The UK’s Health and Care Visa is a streamlined immigration pathway designed to attract qualified doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and social care workers to support the country’s healthcare sector. Launched in August 2020, this visa offers faster processing, reduced fees and exemption from the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS), making it an attractive option for overseas professionals.

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UK immigration changes 2025, highlighting new visa rules for care workers and students, reduced overseas recruitment, and fairer immigration policies.

UK Immigration Changes 2025: New Visa Rules for Care Workers and Students Announced

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UK Government has announced significant UK immigration changes 2025, introducing new visa rules for care workers and international students. These measures aim to reduce the country’s reliance on overseas recruitment and address record levels of immigration. Here’s a detailed look at the key updates and their implications.

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Proposed UK work visa changes, including the new £38,700 salary threshold, impacts on businesses, and skilled migration policies

UK Work Visa Salary Threshold Rise to £38,700: A Blow to Businesses?

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The Conservative Party is pushing for a significant tightening of the UK’s work visa system, proposing a blanket minimum salary threshold of £38,700 for all uk work visas. This move, framed as an effort to curb low-skilled migration, has sparked concern among London business leaders, who argue it could severely impact firms already struggling with acute skill shortages.

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A sharp decline in UK work visas issued from 2023 to 2024, alongside a significant rise in asylum applications reaching a record high in 2024.

Sharp Decline in UK Work Visas as Asylum Applications Hit Record High

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In a striking shift in migration trends, the UK has witnessed a dramatic drop in the number of work visas issued to foreign nationals, while asylum applications have surged to unprecedented levels, according to the latest figures released by the Home Office. The data shows that 108,138 individuals applied for asylum in the UK in 2024, marking the highest annual figure since records began in 2001. This represents an 18% increase compared to the 91,811 applications recorded in 2023, surpassing the previous record of 103,081 set in the 12 months to December 2002.

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An illustration of NHS, representing the process of understanding Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) refunds and eligibility.

Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) Refund Guide

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The Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) is a mandatory fee paid by individuals applying for majority of UK visa applications. It grants access to the National Health Service (NHS) during their stay. However, under certain circumstances, applicants may be eligible for a full or partial refund of the IHS. This guide provides a detailed breakdown of refund eligibility, processes and special schemes for health and care workers.

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