Tighter Visa Rules Could Cripple Healthcare and Other Key Sectors British businesses and immigration experts are raising concerns over the UK’s restrictive immigration policies, warning that they are making the country less attractive to skilled foreign workers. Particularly in the healthcare sector, new visa restrictions and rising costs are discouraging overseas professionals from coming to the UK, which could have severe economic and social consequences. Stricter Rules Are Driving Workers Away Under both the previous Conservative government and the current Labour administration, policies designed to curb immigration have made it significantly harder for skilled workers to enter and remain in…
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A Digital Transformation in Immigration The UK Home Office has today revealed that over 3 million people have already transitioned to using eVisas, part of the government’s drive to modernise and streamline the immigration system. With just one month to go before the expiry of most biometric residence permits (BRPs) and biometric residence cards (BRCs) on 31 December 2024, this digital move is gaining significant momentum. The shift is crucial for replacing physical immigration documents with a secure, digital proof of immigration status. Why the eVisa Matters eVisas are at the heart of the UK government’s strategy to simplify the…