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UK's Skilled Worker Visa Faces Scrutiny Amid Migration Concerns

7/4/2025

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The UK's skilled worker visa, introduced after Brexit to tackle labor shortages in health and social care, faces scrutiny. The Public Accounts Committee slammed the Home Office for inadequate data on visa expirations and neglecting worker exploitation. In response to soaring net migration, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper revealed intentions to halt overseas care worker recruitment.

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The UK's skilled worker visa, introduced after Brexit to tackle labor shortages in health and social care, faces scrutiny. The Public Accounts Committee slammed the Home Office for inadequate data on visa expirations and neglecting worker exploitation. In response to soaring net migration, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper revealed intentions to halt overseas care worker recruitment.