Job migrants flock to post-Brexit Britain as they find UK more attractive than EU
Foreign workers have flocked to the UK rather than the EU due to Britain’s post-Brexit immigration system, job site Indeed claims
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Foreign workers have flocked to the UK rather than the EU due to Britain’s post-Brexit immigration system, job site Indeed claims.
The UK is reportedly more attractive for international candidates as interest in British postings has soared since the post-Brexit immigration overhaul in 2021.
Since early 2021, views of UK job listings on Indeed’s website from people outside of Britain have risen by 142 per cent.
According to the job site, it is the highest number since at least 2017.
Since early 2021, views of UK job listings on Indeed’s website from people outside of Britain have risen by 142 per cent
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The Government launched a new point-based immigration system in January 2021, which has effectively made it easier for people from outside the EU to work in the UK.
The system scores people based on certain criteria, such as speaking English and having a job offer.
Candidates can also score additional points if they have a PhD, earn a high salary or take a job in a sector with a shortage of workers.
Those hoping to work in the UK must reach a score of 70 to qualify for a visa.
According to Indeed, just over 5 in every 100 views of UK job listings on its website now came from foreigners.
Pawel Adrjan from Indeed said: “The UK government’s new immigration policy is operating as intended, with requirements for non-EU workers generally easing after Brexit.
“There is a shift towards non-European interest in higher skilled jobs such as software development in the UK and away from lower skilled roles European workers had previously taken.”
The Government has gradually expanded a list of shortage occupations since changing its immigration policies.
According to Indeed, just over 5 in every 100 views of UK job listings on its website now came from foreigners
PAThe interest is particularly strong from people in Nigeria, India and South Africa.
Adrjan said: “We’ve also seen a sharp and unabated rise in foreign interest in care jobs since 2021, following the addition of these roles to the shortage occupation list in 2022.
“The EU is struggling to establish itself as a top destination for foreign job seekers, despite the rebound from pandemic lows.”