Sadiq Khan | London Mayor warns of looming talent crisis due to Gov plans

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has raised concerns over the UK Government's plans to cut legal migration, warning of a potential "full-blown recruitment crisis" in the capital.

The proposed measures include an increase in salary thresholds for long-term work visas, a halt on care workers bringing dependents to the UK, and a substantial rise in the immigration health surcharge.

Khan argues that these policies could leave key sectors of the London economy severely understaffed, with far-reaching consequences for public services and the overall economy.

According to analysis by the Greater London Authority, sectors such as hospitality, healthcare, arts, and construction, which collectively employ around 1million people in the capital, are heavily reliant on non-UK nationals. Approximately 46% of the workforce in these sectors are non-UK citizens, and nearly half a million individuals are expected to be affected by the proposed changes.