The UK government has said the number of visas issued to foreign workers has fallen by half compared with peak levels seen in 2023, highlighting the impact of a series of immigration reforms aimed at reducing reliance on overseas labour while prioritising domestic workers.
In a post on X, the UK Home Office said, “The number of visas issued to foreign workers has halved since its peak in 2023. Over 100 occupations have been prevented from accessing overseas labour. We are protecting British workers from being undercut while welcoming the high-skilled talent that our economy needs.”
