Housing Today: Building 1.5m homes: We Need an Immigration System That Better Aligns with Growth Priorities

The UK’s plan to build 1.5 million homes faces a major challenge: a shortage of skilled workers. In Housing Today, Manager Kirsty Moore and Associate Ilaria Iovieno explore how construction firms are navigating labour shortages, with strict Skilled Worker visa requirements and high costs limiting access to overseas talent. While the new Immigration Salary List (ISL) has eased some restrictions, key roles like plumbers and engineers remain excluded, adding to workforce pressures. As visa fees continue to rise, they highlight the need for immigration policies that better align with economic growth priorities to support the sector’s long-term needs.

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