LBC: Youth Mobility is a Good Start - But Britain’s Immigration System Still Needs a Business Reset
May 21, 2025
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By: Nadine Goldfoot
The UK’s new agreement with the EU to explore a Youth Mobility Scheme marks a positive step forward—but it is only a starting point.
In an op-ed published in Leading Britain's Conversation, UK Managing Partner Nadine Goldfoot explains that while the scheme offers real value to employers facing labour shortages, it cannot offset the impact of the government’s recent Immigration White Paper. With higher skills thresholds, stricter language rules and reduced settlement pathways, businesses are grappling with added complexity and cost. Nadine calls for a broader reset—one that modernises the UK’s approach to short-term mobility, supports international students and allows business visitors to contribute without unnecessary red tape. Youth mobility helps, but the system must more broadly reflect how work and movement happen today.
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