United Kingdom: government sets out to reduce labour immigration

On 24 September, the government announced measures aimed at reducing the number of migrant workers. The aim is to “tackle the root causes behind the UK’s long-term reliance on international recruitment”. International recruitment must no longer be used as an alternative way of tackling skills shortages, the statement from the UK Home Office states. To this end, the executive will ensure that key sectors, where labour shortages have led to an increase in overseas recruitment, now invest in...