UK To Impose Limits On Immigration

26 Jun 2010

Polls in UK reveal that most people would like a far tougher immigration policy. So, a temporary limit on some migrant workers will be imposed with almost immediate effect. This will be announced by the Home Secretary on Monday in the first step to slash the number of foreign workers coming to Britain. With immediate effect, the temporary limit on immigration will be imposed. However, consultations are going on to consider the significant reductions in migrant numbers on introducing a permanent cap.

A number of ministers said that too low a cap might hurt companies and colleges in attracting the best talent. Some sections are opposing the annual cap on the ground that jobs will be affected if right kinds of professionals are not hired.

The UK government comprising of two parties have different opinions about many issues which includes immigration cap. . Every year, Indians migrate in large numbers to take up jobs in IT, medicine, education sectors and finance. Despite voices of caution and opposition, the Home Secretary Theresa May is going ahead with controversial plans to impose immigration cap on non – EU professionals.