Changes to the UK immigration rules in 2026 – what HR needs to know

In this session for HR professionals, we:

• outlined the proposed changes to indefinite leave to remain for those sponsored under the skilled worker route, including how this may impact employers;
• discussed the impact for employers of changes to the graduate visa;
• discussed changes to the skilled worker route, including to costs and the English language requirement;
• outlined the proposed changes to bring ‘workers’ under the right to work regime; and
• provided an overview of other key changes.