Introduction

UK Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, is taking steps to cut the number of migrant workers by proposing an increase in the salary threshold for skilled migrants.

Proposed Salary Threshold Increase

Braverman aims to raise the current salary threshold of £26,200 that is required for a visa to be issued to skilled migrant workers.

Possible Announcement

An official announcement regarding the proposed salary threshold increase may be made before the release of next month's immigration figures.

Concerns with the Current Points-Based System

A source from the Home Office stated that the current points-based system has not operated as promised in the government's manifesto.

Prime Minister's Stance

The Prime Minister recognizes that net migration is currently too high and has been working closely with the Home Office to address the issue.

Migration Numbers

In May, migration reached 606,000, with a significant number of arrivals from Ukraine and Hong Kong under special schemes.

Potential Crackdown on Dependents

In addition to increasing the salary threshold, Braverman is considering preventing dependents of unskilled workers, including seasonal staff, from settling in the UK.

Restrictions on Foreign Students

Braverman has already implemented restrictions on foreign students bringing in their dependents and has tightened regulations for those transitioning from education to work.

Migration Predictions

Experts from the University of Oxford and London School of Economics anticipate that migration levels will range from 250,000 to 350,000 per year, above pre-Brexit levels, until the end of the decade.