UK is a popular choice for Indians looking to move abroad. Indians form the largest segment of non-UK born residents in England and Wales. In 2022, a significant number of UK visas were issued to Indians.
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), one of the renowned "Big Four" accounting firms, has revealed its intention to reduce its workforce by approximately 600 jobs in the United Kingdom, as reported by a source on Tuesday.
LONDON, Sept 12 More than 10,000 staff will lose their jobs at struggling UK household goods retailer Wilko, administrators said yesterday, after last-ditch talks on a rescue.
Over a third of the total, 121,290, were “health and care” visas – a 157% increase in the previous year – as the UK struggled to meet the staffing needs of the National Health Service and care providers. Indian and Nigerian nationals accounted for the largest share.
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced that fees and health surcharges paid by visa applicants, including Indians, to the National Health Service (NHS) will increase significantly to support public sector wage increases.