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UK Imposes Overseas Worker Levy, Farage Targets Settled Status

6/15/2026

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Treasury spokesperson Robert Jenrick announced a levy on each overseas employee and a cut to National Insurance for British staff.
The plan charges £3,750 for a low-wage worker and £500 for a £100,000 salary, raising costs in retail, hospitality and adult social care.
Reform leader Nigel Farage also pledged to end settled status, require visa renewal every five years, and cut the welfare budget as youth unemployment exceeds one million.

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Treasury spokesperson Robert Jenrick announced a levy on each overseas employee and a cut to National Insurance for British staff.
The plan charges £3,750 for a low-wage worker and £500 for a £100,000 salary, raising costs in retail, hospitality and adult social care.
Reform leader Nigel Farage also pledged to end settled status, require visa renewal every five years, and cut the welfare budget as youth unemployment exceeds one million.