What effect will the Spring Budget 2023 have on UK immigration?

Policy to simplify business visitor rules may enable visitors to conduct a wider range of business activities in the UK without needing work permission

The chancellor of the exchequer delivered the Spring Budget on 15 March 2023, with his stated priority to grow the economy. This includes increasing the labour supply to ensure the UK attracts global talent. The government aims to help businesses tackle labour shortages and expand what is permitted under the business visit arrangements. 

While the aims and intentions of the government seem promising for business, the policies may not be as productive as intended. 

In this short course, we will explore the recent policy changes aimed at enabling visitors to conduct a wider range of business activities in the UK without requiring work permission.

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

1. Understand the government's aim to grow the economy and increase labour supply in the UK
2. Understand the impact of adding five construction occupations to the SOL in addressing labour shortages
3. Identify the potential impact of the policy changes on businesses, labour supply, and the overall economy in the UK