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Kelvin Tanner and Adam Kyte write for Personnel Today on the impact of government immigration plans on UK business strategy

The UK government is signalling a shift towards domestic workforce development and away from reliance on overseas hires to address skills gaps. 

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced intentions to reduce net migration and reform the immigration system, including a crackdown on system abuses and a reformed points-based system, with an emphasis on training the resident workforce. This comes alongside increased penalties for non-compliance, including potential hiring bans and extended sponsor action plans for employers who breach rules.

In an article for Personnel Today, Kelvin Tanner, Partner, and Adam Kyte, Associate, outline that on top of other burdens on businesses, achieving success will be challenging.

They advise that UK businesses, particularly those dependent on international talent, review and audit their immigration policies to ensure they meet the new compliance demands. The government's approach suggests future policies may require businesses to invest more in training domestic workers as a condition for sponsoring skilled visas, potentially leading to increased administrative burdens and costs.

Read the full piece here

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