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UK unveils new measures to tackle rising migration: Implications for Indians
The government plans to intensify its crackdown on illegal working, leveraging advanced technologies to strengthen border enforcement. An Immigration White Paper, expected next year, will outline further strategies to curb legal migration.
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In a significant policy shift, the UK government has introduced a series of measures to address escalating migration levels, focusing on reducing dependency on overseas labour and expediting the return of illegal immigrants to their home countries.
Key among these initiatives is the bolstering of the independent Migration Advisory Committee (MAC), granting it enhanced powers to shape immigration policy and align it with domestic workforce needs. Speaking on the reforms, Minister for Migration and Citizenship Seema Malhotra highlighted the urgency of the situation, describing the current immigration framework as "broken."
"Net migration has quadrupled in the past five years, and we are committed to reducing these numbers and restoring order as part of our Plan for Change," Malhotra said.
The government plans to intensify its crackdown on illegal working, leveraging advanced technologies to strengthen border enforcement. An Immigration White Paper, expected next year, will outline further strategies to curb legal migration.
What This Means for Indian Workers
With the MAC now under the leadership of Professor Brian Bell as Chair and Madeleine Sumption as Deputy Chair, the focus will be on reshaping immigration policies to prioritize the local workforce. Professor Bell emphasized the importance of evidence-based recommendations to stimulate economic growth while reducing reliance on foreign workers.
The move could impact Indian professionals in sectors like IT and engineering, traditionally reliant on skilled migration. The committee's collaboration with organizations such as Skills England and the Department for Work and Pensions aims to create a data-driven approach to tackle domestic skill shortages, potentially limiting opportunities for overseas talent.
Crackdown on Illegal Immigration
The Home Office, under the leadership of Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, has committed to robust enforcement measures against illegal employment. "We will not tolerate practices that exploit vulnerable individuals or undermine our immigration system," Cooper stated, referencing efforts to dismantle smuggling networks facilitating dangerous Channel crossings.
To support these initiatives, an additional 1,000 personnel have been redeployed to immigration enforcement, resulting in over 800 illegal workers being returned to their home countries through historic repatriation flights. According to UK’s former immigration minister Robert Jenrick Approximately 100,000 Indian nationals are believed to be living in the UK illegally.
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