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Skilled Worker visa applications fall by 39% in a year – Home Office
The latest statistics, covering the year to June 2026, showed there were 30,400 Skilled Worker visa applications from main applicants.
Skilled Workers
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92% of construction and property employers struggle to find skilled staff – Hays UK
More than half of construction and property professionals are looking to change jobs, with factors like workload, flexibility and career progression now as important as pay.
Education & Training
Accident and repair sector rapidly losing skilled workers, finds IMI report
The report, 'Understanding the UK Accident & Repair Workforce', revealed that the sector loses an estimated 4,700 workers every year.
News
Over a quarter of construction workers now under 30, data reveals
Research from the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) found that In 2025, 25.16% of CSCS cards were held by people under 30, up from 17% in 2021.
Lead Story
City firms urged to act fast as immigration rule overhaul looms
The changes include a sharp increase in salary thresholds and a tightening of skills requirements that will significantly impact hiring strategies.
News
Government targets global experts with £54m fund to fill UK skills gap
The Global Talent Taskforce is set up to focus on bringing in researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, managers, engineers and creatives.
Politics
Government tightens immigration rules, increasing skills threshold for workers
The new policies will tighten requirements for workers, students, and families and focus on bringing in only those who contribute most to the economy.
News
Tees Valley Scholarship to boost skills training for low-carbon energy sector
Applications are now open for the scholarship which aims to train a new generation of skilled workers in key industrial roles.