House of Lords to debate 32 % hike in Immigration Skills Charge, escalating sponsorship costs for UK employers
Draft regulations scheduled for Lords debate this week would raise the Immigration Skills Charge by 32 %, increasing annual sponsorship costs to £1,320 per Skilled Worker. Employers have a narrow window to issue Certificates of Sponsorship at current rates and should revisit mobility budgets and claw-back clauses. The move underlines the government’s intention to shift more of the fiscal burden of migration onto businesses.
Dec 2, 2025
