UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is under increasing political pressure to reduce the country’s dependence on foreign workers, following a record net immigration of 745,000 last year, despite years of Conservative promises to lower these numbers. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed on Thursday that the net immigration figure for 2022 was 139,000 higher…
Rishi Sunak is gearing up for a fresh set of measures aimed at tightening immigration controls, anticipating renewed concern within the Conservative party over the all-time high numbers of migrants. In the face of mounting pressure for the prime minister to address illegal arrivals, official figures set to be released on Thursday are expected to…
Earlier this year, we informed you about the government’s plans to raise visa and nationality fees, which came into effect on October 4, 2023. These fee hikes included application fees, except for a significant increase in the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS), which was anticipated to be implemented ‘later in the autumn.’ Recently, more details about…
Nursing leaders are calling on the government to scrap plans to raise the fees associated with health and care visas. They have expressed concerns that such an increase could deter healthcare professionals from considering the UK as an appealing destination for employment. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has sent a letter to the Home…
The UK government’s migration advisers have recommended the elimination of a key pathway for employers to recruit overseas workers in industries struggling with severe staff shortages. The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC), responsible for reviewing the “shortage occupation list” (SOL), which relaxes visa conditions, stated that the current system could lead to lower wages and exploitation…
Approximately 50 nurses and midwives from overseas currently working in the UK are under investigation for suspected fraudulent qualification, according to MailOnline’s recent findings. The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has officially acknowledged that 48 professionals from Nigeria are suspected of having paid someone to take a computer-based exam assessing medical knowledge, which is a…
The enrollment of students in nursing courses for the current academic year in the UK remains 12% lower than the previous year as the clearing process nears its end. According to the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS), 24,140 individuals have been admitted as student nurses for the 2023-24 academic year, a decrease from 27,410…
For those who want to work in the NHS and looking for sponsorship opportunities, have you considered the NHS Graduate Management Training Scheme? Join the NHS Graduate Management Training Scheme and make a difference to the lives of millions of people. They are the biggest employer in Europe and have placements available across England. They…
The immigration and nationality fees are set to rise starting from October 4th, following the recent legislation laid in Parliament on September 15th. These fee adjustments serve the dual purpose of funding crucial services and allocating more resources for public sector salary increases. These modifications entail various changes, such as an increase of £15, bringing…
Today, nurseries and childminders have made progress towards implementing the government’s most extensive expansion of free childcare, as a fair funding formula is introduced to extend free childcare coverage to all ages from nine months to the start of school. The formulation of this new plan is based on extensive data collection, considering the costs…
