Visa rules eased for building and fishing industry PA Media By Sam Francis Political reporter, BBC News Visa rules are being eased for overseas builders, carpenters and people working in the fishing industry, the Home Office has confirmed. Roofers and plasterers have also been added to the Shortage Occupation List, which temporarily eases visa restrictions… Continue reading Visa rules eased for building and fishing industry

Plan to crack down on ‘rip-off’ university degrees Getty Images By Becky Morton Political reporter Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pledged to crack down on “rip-off” degrees that do not lead to graduate jobs. Under plans due to be announced later, universities in England will be forced to limit the number of students they recruit… Continue reading Plan to crack down on ‘rip-off’ university degrees

Ben Wallace to quit as defence secretary at next Cabinet reshuffle Reuters By Ione Wells, political correspondent, and Sean Seddon BBC News Ben Wallace says he will resign as defence secretary at the next Cabinet reshuffle. He told the Sunday Times he would not stand at the next general election, but ruled out leaving “prematurely”… Continue reading Ben Wallace to quit as defence secretary at next Cabinet reshuffle

Illegal Migration Bill: Jenrick sees no more compromises on migration bill Getty Images By Jonathan Blake BBC political correspondent The government does not expect to make compromises on plans to remove people arriving in the UK illegally, says immigration minister Robert Jenrick. The House of Lords has voted to overturn several parts of the Illegal… Continue reading Illegal Migration Bill: Jenrick sees no more compromises on migration bill

Public sector workers offered pay rise of around 6% PA Media Millions of public sector workers, including teachers, police and junior doctors, have been offered pay rises between 5%-7%, the government says. Under the proposals, police and prison officers would receive a 7% pay rise, while teachers and junior doctors would get a 6.5% and… Continue reading Public sector workers offered pay rise of around 6%

Public sector pay: Government weigh up 6.5% increase PA Media By Ione Wells & Sam Francis Political correspondent The government is considering pay increases of between 6%-6.5% for public sector workers, the BBC understands. Official pay review bodies for employees including teachers, junior doctors and police have recommended the pay rise. Inflation to May was… Continue reading Public sector pay: Government weigh up 6.5% increase