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6 months agoUK news
Rishi Sunak tries immigration crackdown as his popularity plummets
The UK government, led by Rishi Sunak, is cracking down on high net migration to regain control of the divided Conservative Party.
Home Secretary James Cleverly has announced measures such as increasing the salary threshold for foreign workers and raising the threshold for sponsoring family members.
There are concerns about staffing crises in industries like hospitality and social care, while critics accuse the government of chaotic panic and disregarding human rights. [ more ]