Immigration cap intensifies war for talent

The immigration cap is hindering employer’s attempts to fill skills gaps, according to the research from law firm Speechly Bircham and King’s College London.

The immigration cap is hindering employer’s attempts to fill skills gaps, according to the research from law firm Speechly Bircham and King’s College London.

The survey of senior HR professionals shows 42% of respondents employing non-EU workers claim the immigration cap is having a negative impact on their business, with 33% of businesses citing an increasing skills shortage (compared to 22% in the previous year).

Government plans to re-wire the state with civil servant moves

Thousands of civil servants – including senior leaders – will be based in 13 towns and cities across the UK to work with frontline workers and local leaders.

Legislation 15 May 2025

CONTRACTS & DEALS: 12-16 MAY 2025

This week’s new contracts & deals include: Henley Business School, ServiceNow, The Curve Group, Think, UKG

Contracts 14 May 2025

Is immigration white paper the end of an era for low-skilled migration?

The white paper published yesterday [12 May 2025] represents the end of an era for low-skilled migration and an ambitious shift toward productivity-first immigration.

Legislation 13 May 2025

Cross-continent MoU could boost environmental health profession amid recruitment struggles

An agreement has been signed, which could help boost recruitment of environmental health officers (EHOs) globally.

Contracts 8 May 2025
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