New Civil Engineer: The immigration white paper and the government’s Industrial Strategy – how do they compare?
July 22, 2025
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By: Sean Pearce
In this New Civil Engineer piece, Paralegal Sean Pearce discusses the UK government's immigration White Paper in the context of its Industrial Strategy, noting the importance of overseas talent in meeting infrastructure and housing goals. He outlines how proposed changes—such as higher salary thresholds and increased charges—could affect workforce availability in civil engineering. Sean encourages industry professionals to participate in consultations to help shape policies that support sector needs.
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