Research Professional News: Immigration White Paper Offers Employers Costs without Clarity
May 20, 2025

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By: Shuyeb Muquit
The UK’s recent Immigration White Paper introduces tighter visa rules, higher costs and limited clarity on how “contribution” will be measured, posing new challenges for life sciences employers.
In an article published in Research Professional News, UK Government Affairs Strategy Director Shuyeb Muquit highlights the risks posed by stricter thresholds and reduced post-study work options, particularly for SMEs and early-career researchers. While reforms to the Global Talent and HPI visas are welcome, they remain niche and insufficient to support the sector at scale. With the EU moving to attract global talent through coordinated incentives, the UK must rebalance control with clarity, speed and transparency to remain competitive.
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