Following weeks of uncertainty around the UK’s immigration future, the latest Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) report offers a breath of fresh air—particularly for professionals and employers in the IT and Engineering sectors.

If this position were adopted, it could impact an estimated 1.5 million foreign workers, many of whom were due to become eligible for settlement under the current five-year route later this year.

From tougher English language requirements to ending the 5-year automatic settlement route, these proposals aim to reduce net migration, prioritise integration, and strengthen the domestic workforce.