The number of visas granted to dependants of overseas students fell by 81%, reaching just 11,675 in the first six months this year, reflecting significant changes in immigration policy.
In March, the Conservative government announced that social care workers would no longer be able to bring dependents on their visa, impacting recruitment amid severe staffing shortages.
The year ending June 2024 saw a 26% decrease in health and care worker visas, with 89,095 granted, highlighting ongoing challenges in attracting staff since Brexit.
Total asylum applications withdrawn annually rose significantly, with 76% classified as implicit withdrawals, raising concerns about the Home Office's methods and transparency.
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