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flag UK issued 33% fewer visas in 2024 due to stricter rules, marking a significant drop in work and study visas.

flag The UK issued 33% fewer visas for work, study, family, and resettlement in 2024 compared to 2023, totaling 934,558 visas. flag Work-related visas dropped by 40%, and study visas fell by 31%, while family visas saw a 7% increase. flag The decline is linked to the previous Conservative government's rule changes, including a ban on overseas care workers and students bringing family members, and raising the salary threshold for skilled workers to £38,700. flag Despite the reduction, visas for non-EU citizens remain above pre-Brexit levels.

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