Labour's immigration crackdown could cost the UK 4.4bn, Home Office admits

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"The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.Your support makes all the difference. Labour's immigration crackdown could leave the UK 4.4bn worse off, the Home Office's own assessment of Sir Keir Starmer's sweeping reforms has admitted."

"The prime minister unveiled plans in May to slash immigration, including a move to make it harder for foreign students to stay in Britain, saying that settlement in this coutry was a privilege that must be earned, not a right. The headline policies in the white paper included cutting the length of time that international graduate students are allowed to stay in the UK after finishing their studies."

The Independent sends reporters to cover issues from reproductive rights to climate change and Big Tech and investigates topics such as Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC. The outlet produced the documentary 'The A Word' highlighting American women fighting for reproductive rights and requests donations to fund on-the-ground journalism. The Independent does not use paywalls and asks supporters to fund quality journalism accessible to all. A Home Office assessment estimates Labour's proposed immigration reforms could leave the UK £4.4bn worse off and predicts a likely £1.2bn loss over the next five years. Proposed measures include shorter post-study stays, higher English requirements for skilled workers, and a one-third rise in the immigration skills charge.

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