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UK: Pre-Budget Report Published
The United Kingdom’s 2009 Pre-Budget Report (PBR), “Securing the recovery: growth and opportunity,” was published on 9 December 2009, together with associated documents.1 (For coverage of last year’s PBR, see Flash International Executive Alert 2008-203, 24 November 2008.) The PBR is intended to provide an annual update on the government’s economic and budget forecasts,... »
UK: Migration Advisory Committee Recommends Changes to Shortage Occupation List
The United Kingdom’s Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has recommended a number of changes to the list of occupations for which employers may sponsor foreign workers under Tier 2 of the Points Based System without the need to conduct a labor market test. The MAC’s recommendations will not take effect without further action by the... »
UK: Introduction of National Identity Cards to Expand Ahead of Schedule
The UK Border Agency is seeking to accelerate the implementation of its new biometric national identification card for foreign nationals. If approved by Parliament, starting in January 2010 foreign nationals present in the UK under Tier 2 will need to apply for the new UK biometric national identity card when they apply for an... »