UK Home Secretary unveils ‘safe and legal’ migration plan and emergency visa brake
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£10 billion bill for foreign care-worker visas sparks debate on UK labour strategy
New Home Office forecasts show that visas for foreign care workers and their dependants could cost the Treasury almost £10 billion in welfare and public-service spend over the next four years. The figures feed a wider debate about skills training, immigration targets and future visa costs for employers.
Reminder: European travellers now need an ETA before visiting the U.K.
A fresh advisory on 7 March confirms that from 2 April 2025 all EEA, Swiss and micro-state nationals must secure a £10 Electronic Travel Authorisation before travelling to the U.K. Businesses should embed ETA compliance into travel-booking processes to avoid boarding denials.