Keir Starmer needs to change Whitehall’s approach to immigration policy

Keir Starmer needs to change Whitehall’s approach to immigration policy

Keir Starmer needs to change Whitehall’s approach to immigration policy sam.macrory Wed, 14/05/2025 - 10:20 An annual migration plan would provide predictability and credibility to the government’s approach. 4 Comment Sachin Savur Institute for Government Yes The prime minister sounded unusually critical of immigration at the launch of his government's new white paper. Policy making Immigration Social care Education and skills Labour Starmer go…

How will the new immigration policy affect the construction sector?

The government have published a new white paper which looks to curb irregular migration and tighten legal routes into the UK. Industry experts explore how this change will affect housebuilding. The white paper, which is otherwise known as Restoring control over the immigration system, has been created to put an end to being over-reliant on low-paid overseas labour and looks to introduce longer settlement timelines, higher English language thresh…

New immigration rules could put further strain on construction SMEs

New immigration rules announced by Sir Keir Starmer tightens several requirements to enter the UK, such as requiring a degree, whereas businesses will have to pay a higher Immigration Skill Charge Prime minister Keir Starmer outlined the new immigration measures in a press conference on 12 May 2025, as part of a white paper designed to bring down net migration. But concerns have been raised that the changes will negatively impact smaller busines…