Group 1 - The UK government reported a 19% year-on-year decrease in work visa issuance for 2025, with a significant 50% drop compared to 2023, indicating a tightening of immigration controls [1] - A total of 168,000 work visas were issued in 2025, showing a notable decline from 2024, with the healthcare sector experiencing a 50% reduction in visa issuance and other skilled worker visas decreasing by 36% [1] - The data indicates a significant contraction in the labor force recruitment scale, particularly affecting healthcare and technical labor sectors [1] Group 2 - In terms of illegal immigration and border control, 46,497 individuals were detected entering the UK illegally in 2025, representing a 7% increase year-on-year, with nearly 90% of these individuals arriving by small boats [1] - The number of asylum applications decreased by 4% to 100,600, while the number of enforced removals rose to 9,900, marking a 21% increase, reflecting a stronger enforcement of deportation policies [1] - The UK government's policies to tighten legal immigration access and control foreign labor entry are consistent with the ongoing downward trend in net immigration [1]
英国工作签证发放量大幅下降 移民管控持续收紧
Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2026-02-27 02:24