Legislation | UK Government Slamming the Door on Low-Skilled International Workers

New Immigration Legislation Threatens UK Business

On the 18^th February, the UK government unveiled details of its new immigration system, which will come into force on the 1st January 2021. In line with the government’s manifesto, migrants will have to meet a number of criteria, including specific skills and a good command of English language in order to qualify for a visa. In addition, candidates will be required to hold a job offer of a £25,600 minimum salary threshold which, according to Zoek, is significantly higher than what businesses were expecting.