5 Tough Measures Announced on Carers: The UK government has recently announced 5 tough measures that will affect workers, students and foreign workers. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s government has taken some tough steps to reduce the immigration rate. Although these restrictions were expected in advance, many foreign nationals who were planning to go to the UK for work and study will be deeply affected by these steps.
Details of 5 tough steps
British Home Secretary James Cleverly had announced a comprehensive policy to reduce immigration to the UK. These tough measures include strict restrictions on foreign workers working in the fields of health, care and education. Under these measures, some new conditions have been imposed for those who were planning to come to the UK to work or study. The government’s intention is to get control of the immigration issue before the 2025 general election.
5 tough steps needed
According to James Cleverly, 300,000 people who came to the UK last year will not be able to come to the UK due to these new restrictions. This plan includes-
- Increasing the minimum salary limit for skilled worker visas.
- Preventing care workers from bringing their families.
In addition, the process of health, care, and other skilled worker visas for the UK will be made more difficult.
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New rule for care workers
Foreign care workers will no longer be able to bring their family member along. According to Home Office data, people working in the health and care sector are more likely to bring their family along than other workers. After this change, the government believes that the shortage of care workers in the country may increase further. Nevertheless, the government says that foreign workers will continue to be needed in care work.
New rule on skilled workers
The minimum salary limit for skilled workers to obtain a visa will be increased to £38,700. Earlier this limit was £26,200 per year. However, health and care sector workers will not be affected. Apart from this, teachers and other national pay structure employees will also be exempt from this increase.
Changes for foreign students and workers
Students coming from abroad will no longer be allowed to obtain work visas after their studies. Along with this, students will also not be allowed to bring their families with them, except those who enroll in postgraduate research courses.
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Conclusion
According to official figures, these restrictions will affect the arrival of 1,40,000 students and 1,00,000 health and care sector workers to the UK. This change may lead to a huge reduction in the workforce. However, more information about the rules implemented in this process will be given in the future.
FAQs On 5 Tough Measures Announced on Carers
Q. Can care workers bring their families to the UK?
A. No, care workers will no longer be allowed to bring their families.
Q. What will be the minimum salary threshold for skilled worker visas?
A. The threshold will now be £38,700 per year.
Q. Can students bring their families to the UK?
A. Except for students on postgraduate research courses, other students will not be allowed to bring their families.