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How to Fix the UK’s Broken Visa System

Skilled Worker Visa Woes

The UK economy is stuck in a low-growth rut, and skills shortages are part of the story. Firms in key sectors can’t fill crucial roles in fields like AI, engineering and advanced manufacturing because there aren’t enough qualified staff to go around. Recent restrictions to the Skilled Worker visa route have made it even harder to hire shortage specialists. The post-Brexit visa system was intended to allow the world’s brightest and best to contribute to the UK’s most promising companies.

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This report covers:

  • Understanding the skilled worker visa route, recent restrictions and their impacts
  • Immigration and the UK’s industrial strategy
  • A plan for a growth-first visa system