In a major overhaul of its immigration policy, the United Kingdom has barred foreign workers from applying for more than 100 job categories, marking one of the toughest moves yet to rein in net migration.
The Home Office, in a statement released on Saturday via its official X handle, said the reforms are designed to prioritize opportunities for British citizens and reshape the country’s visa framework.
“More than 100 occupations are no longer eligible for overseas recruitment – opening up more jobs for British workers. A fairer, skills-focused system is now taking shape,” the ministry declared.
While the government is yet to publish the detailed list of restricted professions, reports indicate that the clampdown targets sectors long reliant on international labor. The decision underscores Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s broader pledge to bring migration figures under control, amid mounting political and public pressure.
The overhaul marks one of the most significant tightening of the UK’s immigration system in recent years, signaling a shift towards a domestically focused labor market strategy.
