Occupations list sets limit on migrant workers

A new ‘shortage occupation list’ aiming to reduce the amount of foreign workers in areas where there are low levels of employment has been presented to the Home Office.

By revealing where there are shortages of skills and labour, the list – compiled by the Migration Advisory committee – will allow employers to take on more foreign workers in these areas and target migration to the needs of British businesses.

The system is expected by the Government to be a more effi... (247 more words)

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