World Immigration News

Nishiyama Immigration Service
> World Immigration News

Initial Immigration Reforms Announced

Release Date
2025-07-01
Media
Smith Stone Walters
Summary
The UK government has announced a significant shift in its immigration policy, with the first wave of reforms set to take effect on 22 July. These changes are aimed at reducing high levels of migration and refocusing efforts on training domestic workers rather than relying on overseas recruitment. Key measures include raising the skills threshold for the Skilled Worker visa, removing 111 occupations from the eligibility list, and abolishing the visa route for overseas social care workers. Lower-skilled roles below degree level will only be allowed under limited, temporary routes tied to salary and shortage lists.

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper described the reforms as a “complete reset” of the immigration system, intended to restore control and invest in UK-based skills. Further reforms expected later this year include a review of the shortage occupation list, increases to the immigration skills charge, stricter language requirements, and a new family immigration framework.

The government’s goal is to create a more controlled, skill-focused system that ensures migrants contribute meaningfully to the UK. Meanwhile, Smith Stone Walters, now part of Envoy Global, is offering support to businesses navigating these changes.
Tags
UK

News Articles including "UK"

Released on
Article Title
Tags
2025-07-01
Initial Immigration Reforms Announced(Smith Stone Walters)
UK
2025-06-28
Starmer says he regrets using 'island of strangers' phrase(BBC)
UK
2025-06-28
Emigration, not immigration built the modern world(The Critic)
UK
2025-06-25
Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill won’t respect migrants’ rights without reform, Joint Committee on Human Rights finds(Electronic Immigration Network)
UK
2025-06-21
Japan nationals fret over UK push for English standards for visas(NIKKEI Asia)
UK
2025-06-19
Britain, under pressure on immigration, urges reform of European human rights framework(Reuters)
UK
2025-06-17
Tighter immigration rules could hit UK net zero mission, report warns(The Guardian)
UK
2025-06-14
Northern Ireland Anti-Immigration Riots Force Closure of Home Swim Club of Irish Olympian(Swim Swam)
UK
2025-06-13
Is the government meeting its pledges on illegal immigration and asylum?(BBC)
UK
2025-06-12
Home Office backs down on asylum refusal for female Afghan activist(The Guardian)
UK
2025-06-11
Submit Skilled Worker applications now ahead of Immigration White Paper changes(Lewis Silkin)
UK
2025-06-07
Illegal working enforcement soars in drive to strengthen border security(GOV.UK)
UK
2025-05-31
Union boss warns Starmer over ‘echoing the right’ on immigration(The Independent)
UK
2025-05-29
Bevan Foundation warns of collapse in immigration legal advice in Wales and calls for a comprehensive recovery plan(Electronic Immigration Network)
UK
2025-05-27
Restoring control over the UK immigration system: Key takeaways from the Government’s white paper(Fox Williams)
UK
2025-05-22
Home Office issues apology over immigration raid(BBC)
UK
2025-05-22
Is the government meeting its pledges on illegal immigration and asylum?(BBC)
UK
2025-05-19
UK Immigration Reform 2025: Key Changes and Business Impacts(Watson Farley )
UK
2025-05-19
Sir Tom Hunter: Scotland needs its own immigration policy(STV News)
UK
2025-05-15
Immigration white paper impacts on the Higher Education sector and international students(Free Movement)
UK
2025-05-15
Care boss 'really worried' over immigration plans(BBC)
UK
2025-05-13
What are the challenges facing the government's immigration plan?(BBC)
UK
2025-05-13
UK Government Publishes Immigration White Paper Setting Out Significant Intended Reforms(Morgan Lewis)
UK
2025-05-12
Care worker recruitment from abroad to end, Cooper says(BBC)
UK
2025-05-09
Companies are making billions from anti-immigration fears(openDemocracy)
UK
2025-05-08
UK Set to Toughen Immigration Rules: 'Fluent English' Required To Remain In Britain(NDTV World)
UK
2025-05-08
The Guardian view on Labour and immigration debate: time to change the frame(The Guardian)
UK
2025-05-07
IAA welcomes proposed new powers to strengthen regulation and enforcement of immigration advisers(Electronic Immigration Network)
UK
2025-05-04
Badenoch says more children, not immigration, will help with ageing population(The Guardian)
UK
2025-05-03
Labour targets international students claiming asylum after election losses to Reform(The Guardian)
UK
2025-04-29
Sex offenders to be denied asylum rights in new law(BBC)
UK
2025-04-26
Immigration Offenders Deported to Nigeria, Ghana(Mirage.News)
UK
2025-04-22
Cooper ‘pandering’ to Farage by ordering publication of foreign criminals’ nationalities(The Guardian)
UK
2025-04-20
Lack of immigration legal aid 'emotional torture'(BBC)
UK
2025-04-19
If criticising mass immigration can get you banned from Britain, free speech is dead(The Telegraph)
UK
2025-04-15
Coalition urges repeal of harmful provisions in Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill(Electronic Immigration Network)
UK
2025-04-11
Global Underwater Hub Magazine: Decentralising Immigration Policy: Unlocking Scotland’s Economic Potential Through Regional Solutions(Fragomen)
UK
2025-04-11
UK Pushes Global Crackdown on Smuggling While Exploring Migration Outsourcing(ISPI)
UK
2025-04-08
Immigration Adviser Finder and Register now available(GOV.UK)
UK
2025-04-07
Business immigration update: Spring 2025(Womble Bond Dickinson)
UK
2025-04-04
Immigration officers arrest 16 at Anglesey solar farm(BBC)
UK
2025-03-25
UK immigration fees to rise from 9 April 2025(Smith Stone Walters)
UK
2025-03-24
Easier to apply, speedier processing and fewer hearings: how we made immigration appeals simpler, faster and more accessible(GOV.UK)
UK
2025-03-21
Top cancer experts ‘being put off UK by politicians’ messaging on immigration’(The Guardian)
UK
2025-03-20
UK immigration fee increases require recruitment budget adjustments(Pinsent Masons)
UK
2025-03-17
UNITED KINGDOM – Home Office issues new Immigration Rules Statement of Changes(Newland Chase)
UK
2025-03-16
Economy, immigration and the NHS remain the top issues for Britain, as concern about defence reaches highest level since the early months of the Russian invasion of Ukraine(Ipsos)
UK
2025-03-13
Home Office announces new immigration policy changes(NHS Employers)
UK
2025-03-13
Immigration Adviser Finder and Register currently unavailable(GOV.UK)
UK
2025-03-10
Tories announce policy to deport all foreign nationals with criminal convictions(The Guardian)
UK