Yorkshire Post: Yorkshire Businesses Should Prepare for Sweeping Immigration Rule Changes
May 28, 2025

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Practice Leader Kathleen O'Donnell discusses the implications of the UK government’s new immigration white paper in an article for The Yorkshire Post. The proposed changes will restrict access to lower-skilled roles, increase salary thresholds and raise compliance requirements. Kathleen urges Yorkshire businesses to begin planning, especially those in sectors already facing skills shortages. She stresses that early preparation and engaging with the Temporary Shortage List will help employers adjust to the new system.
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