Immigration Changes Announced In Autumn 2026 Budget

On 28 October 2026, John Healy unveiled the new budget. In this article we summarise the key immigration-related commitments. 

For a general overview of the budget statement, see our article here.

With this budget, the Government aims to ensure the immigration system supports a dynamic labour market and innovative firms. The Government states an ambition to deliver the most pro-business migration system in Europe for highly skilled workers.

Skilled Worker salary requirements

Skilled Worker salary requirements will change from Spring 2027, following recommendations made by the Migration Advisory Committee. The recommendations to be implemented are:

• The occupation-specific minimum salary thresholds will be reduced from the median to the 25th percentile of wages for eligible occupations;