The Guardian has reported that local authorities are being prevented from employing social workers from outside the EU following the introduction on the interim cap.  We are told that the UKBA has been turning down applications from local authorities, notably … Continue reading →

The Wall Street Journal has highlighted the concerns of a number of multinational companies following the huge reduction in their allocations to hire non-EU nationals. In an article written by Cassell Bryan-Low and Alistair MacDonald, they state that the uncertainty … Continue reading →

The Immigration Minister, Damian Green, has made a very public stand in response to the legal challenge on the interim limit brought by the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants (JCWI). He has said that the Government will “rigorously” … Continue reading →

Paul Everitt, chief executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), has written to Damian Green, the Immigration Minister, expressing his concerns about restricting staff transfers within businesses and asking for the exclusion of intra-company movement from the … Continue reading →

Paul Everitt, CEO of The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders says the cap would hurt global companies, like carmakers, that operate in the UK. Full interview here.