The UK government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, has unveiled strict measures aimed at limiting the flow of migrants entering through legal channels.
Interior Minister James Cleverly outlined significant changes, which include elevating the minimum salary requirement for foreign skilled workers from £26,200 to £38,700.
Additionally, adjustments to the exceptions list for job shortages and stricter regulations on family reunification were highlighted.
Cleverly stressed the necessity of curbing migration, stating, “The current levels of migration to this country are excessively high and require reduction. Today, we’re taking more assertive steps than any previous government.” These measures are slated for implementation in the upcoming spring.
While intended to address concerns about heightened migration, these steps might provoke disagreements among business owners facing challenges in hiring within the constrained labor market.
Last year, annual net migration hit a record high of 745,000, prompting the government’s commitment to reducing these numbers.
Cleverly estimates that these measures, combined with a decrease in student dependents, could lead to roughly 300,000 fewer individuals entering the UK in the upcoming years compared to the previous year.
Saudi companies offer thousands of jobs
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia’s top five mega corporations are unleashing a wave of job opportunities for Pakistanis, with announcements of thousands of new positions.
In this groundbreaking agreement, Saudi Arabia is set to employ between 15,000 to 20,000 Pakistanis across various sectors including construction, healthcare, finance, engineering, IT, and overhead transmission.
The agreement entails collaborations with prominent Saudi construction entities such as Nisma Partner and Al-Rashid Group, along with Mahara Human Rahsos, Al-Bwani, and Al-Fanar companies, all aimed at recruiting Pakistani talent.
All hiring procedures outlined in these agreements will be facilitated through the Overseas Employment Corporation, ensuring a streamlined process.
The signing of these agreements took place in Riyadh, where Prime Minister Special Assistant Jawad Sohrab Malik formalized the deals.
