The UK government has unveiled sweeping immigration reforms aimed at drastically reducing migration numbers while focusing on higher-skilled workers. Set to take effect from July 22, 2025, these changes represent what Home Secretary Yvette Cooper calls a “complete reset” of Britain’s immigration system. The reforms will raise both skill and salary requirements for foreign workers. The minimum skill level for Skilled Worker visas will jump from Regulated Qualifications Framework level 3 (A-level equivalent) to level 6 (degree level). This change alone eliminates eligibility for 111 occupations previously able to recruit internationally. Meanwhile, the salary threshold increases from £38,700 to £41,700 … Continue reading UK Immigration Reset: 111 Occupations Cut as Salary Threshold Soars to £41,700