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Labour’s Immigration Reforms: Economic Cost and Rising Migration

12/18/2025

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Labour's immigration reforms in the UK, led by Sir Keir Starmer, may significantly affect the economy.
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) estimates that raising the salary threshold for foreign workers could cost the UK between £520 million and £710 million.
New rules mandate that migrants must stay for 10 years for permanent settlement, with low-paid workers facing a 15-year wait.
MAC predicts net migration could rise to 300,000 by the end of the decade, despite Starmer's commitment to reduce it.
The committee also raises concerns about exploitation in the overseas domestic worker visa system, urging government intervention.

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Labour's immigration reforms in the UK, led by Sir Keir Starmer, may significantly affect the economy.
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) estimates that raising the salary threshold for foreign workers could cost the UK between £520 million and £710 million.
New rules mandate that migrants must stay for 10 years for permanent settlement, with low-paid workers facing a 15-year wait.
MAC predicts net migration could rise to 300,000 by the end of the decade, despite Starmer's commitment to reduce it.
The committee also raises concerns about exploitation in the overseas domestic worker visa system, urging government intervention.