UK's Home Office faces pressure due to a surge in Skilled Worker visa applications.

The UK's Home Office has faced increasing pressure due to a spike in Skilled Worker visa applications, which surged to 10,100 in April from an average of 6,000 per month since January 2022. The government has managed to reduce some other visa applications, including those for Health and Care Workers, which dropped from 4,100 to 18,300 monthly applications between February 2022 and August 2023, then declined to 2,900 in May 2024. All major UK parties have plans to reduce legal immigration and address irregular arrivals.

June 13, 2024
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