U.K. asked to take a new approach to immigration

U.K. asked to take a new approach to immigration

News

1. The Confederation of British Industry report, calling for a “new approach”asked the government to scrap immigration targets

Important Facts

2. Report says that Britain is “open enough” to grow the economy and enable businesses to access talent at all skills levels.

3. The report was also supported by industry-specific groups, including U.K. Hospitality, Food and Drink Federation and TechUK

4. The report also suggested that trade deals with countries such as India and Australia would be easier if the government send the right signals and put “migration on the table” in trade talks

5. India has repeatedly raised concerns about Britain’s unwillingness to ease visa restrictions for professionals, students and others.

6. Report gives specific recommendations towards reforming the Tier 2 visa route to ensure that employers could “access the range of skills that they need”

7. Report recommend scrapping of ‘the annual number of Tier 2 visas issued’

8. Tier 2 visa route is the main work route for those coming to the U.K., including from India

9. The government recently took doctors and nurses out of the annual limit which increase the demand for Tier 2 visas, leaving businesses unable to hire the talent they needed.

10. Also, large number of EU workers leaving UK following a scandal over the wrongful treatment of Commonwealth migrants in the U.K

11. The report also said that government’s “hostile” approach to immigration has risked harming those legally in Britain, and the needs of the business community.