English test among range of Labour measures to control immigration

Labour has introduced a series of measures aimed at tightening its immigration system, including requiring English language tests for workers, banning care homes from hiring staff overseas, and extending the time required for skilled workers to settle in the UK from five to 10 years. Critics argue these changes will harm vulnerable sectors like care homes and low-skilled workers, while officials are also planning additional reforms targeting foreign criminals and restricting jobs that require minimal English proficiency or specific skills.