The UK government s migration crackdown is damaging higher education institutions and hindering the country s ambitions in science and technology. The measures will lead to a funding shortfall, reduced talent pool, and hinder the recruitment of skilled workers, impacting sectors like the National Health Service.
UK employers are rushing to file visa applications for skilled workers before immigration rule changes take effect in April. The alterations proposed by the UK government are set to raise the costs of hiring overseas personnel, causing companies to accelerate hiring plans and renew existing visas to secure their current status.