Applications for Skilled Worker visas have fallen by almost 40% over the past year, according to the latest Home Office figures, as employers continue to adjust to a more restrictive UK immigration system. Provisional statistics for the year ending 30 June 2026 show there were 30,400 Skilled Worker visa applications from main applicants, down 39% from the previous year. Applications from dependants also fell, dropping 20% to 39,500 compared with…
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