The UK government has announced immigration reforms, barring foreign workers from filling over 100 occupations.
Officials say the move will create more jobs for citizens, though critics warn of shortages.
The United Kingdom government has introduced major changes to its immigration policy, blocking foreign workers from filling over 100 job roles as part of efforts to curb net migration.
In a statement posted on X on Saturday, the Home Office said the measure was designed to create more openings for citizens while restructuring the visa framework.
“Cutting net migration means getting the fundamentals right.
“More than 100 occupations are no longer eligible for overseas recruitment – opening up more jobs for British workers. A fairer, skills-focused system is now taking shape,” the Home Office stated.
The decision forms part of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s broader reforms since assuming office on July 5, 2024, after Labour’s decisive electoral victory that ended Rishi Sunak’s tenure.
However, critics argue that the restrictions could deepen staff shortages in crucial sectors such as healthcare and social services.
While the government has yet to release the full breakdown of affected professions, that the list will be published soon.
