The immigration cap on skilled workers has increased workloads and costs for organisations, and undermines the belief that Britain is open for business.
The findings from the Access to Global Talent report suggest that companies are having to invest more time and resources...
The Government’s work permit migration cap is having a damaging effect on businesses.
Figures from the quarterly Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development’s Labour Market Outlook report showed a six per cent fall in the proportion of firms intending to hire...
A crackdown on immigration could mean employers are forced to reveal how many foreign staff they have working for them.
The action comes as ministers aim to achieve their pre-election pledge of significantly reducing immigration. David Cameron is expected announce details within days,...
The immigration cap is not harming UK businesses, according to the Government’s Chief Immigration Adviser.
The number of skilled workers from outside of the European Economic Area (EEA) coming to the UK in the past
12 months was less than half of the cap. This goes against reports...
The tax treatment for non-domiciles and the statutory definition of tax residence is being reviewed as part of a Government consultation.
The package of reforms has been announced in order to ensure that a fair tax contribution is made by non-domiciles, and that they are encouraged to invest...
Ian Brennan looks at the introduction of the immigration cap and how businesses should react in an ever-increasing battle for talent.
From 6 April a new limit on the number of non-European Union (EU) workers comes into place. In an attempt to reduce net migration from “hundreds of thousands” to “tens of thousands”, the UK Border Agency will now be slashing the number of visas available to skilled workers...
The Government has unveiled a new annual limit for the number of non-European Union (EU) workers that businesses can bring into the country.
Employers will have to apply to the UK Border Agency for a certificate of sponsorship for a post. From 6 April the new annual visa...
The Government has been advised to reduce the number of skilled migrant workers entering the UK by between 13 and 25 per cent.
Based on migration figures from 2009, the Migration Advisory Committee has told the Government that the country needs 37,400–43,700 skilled immigrant...
Karen Grant reviews the new points-based immigration system and the rules for employers.
The UK Border Agency’s points-based immigration system combines many of the complicated options for migrant workers who wish to enter the UK into five distinct tiers. Recent changes to the system have meant that domestic UK workers have the opportunity to apply for jobs first in the UK...
