Low-skilled workers to be denied visas under immigration shake-up – By Joe Pike (Sky News) / Feb 19 2020
Critics say they have “serious concerns” about the proposals, which could be an “absolute disaster” for the care sector.
The UK’s post-Brexit immigration system will deny visas to low-skilled workers, the government has said.
A new points-based system – to be introduced from January 2021 – is intended to end dependence on “cheap labour from Europe”.
Ministers claim they will also make it easier for higher-skilled workers to get UK visas.
Image: Critics say the plans could spell ‘absolute disaster’ for the care sector
But critics say the proposals could be an “absolute disaster” for the social care sector, and there are “serious concerns” about the impact on farming.
The Home Office estimates 70% of EU workers currently in the UK would not meet the requirements if applying under the new system.
The salary threshold for skilled migrants will be lowered from £30,000 to £25,600, but those coming to the UK must already have a job offer and speak English.
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