PBC Today: New Immigration Rules Could Put Further Strain on Construction SMEs

In an article published in PBC Today, Partner Louise Haycock notes that the government’s new immigration rules could place additional pressure on small- and medium-sized construction enterprises (SMEs). She explains that raising the required skill level to RQF6 may limit access to overseas talent in sectors as UK talent pipelines are still developing. Louise also points out that construction depends on a broad range of skill levels and explores whether the planned exceptions, such as the proposed Temporary Shortage List, would be sufficiently tailored to address long-term shortages across different roles.

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