The Shortage Occupation List - On Borrowed Time?

The Migration Advisory Committee's long awaited review of the shortage occupation list has been published.

The MAC has made some significant recommendations for change, amid concerns about potential exploitation of foreign workers and undercutting the UK labour market. We explore the key recommendations below.

What is the shortage occupation list ("SOL")?

The SOL is a list of roles deemed to be in shortage in the UK and where immigration has been assessed as a suitable measure to help tackle those shortages. The current SOL comprises 37 UK-wide occupation codes, one role for Scotland alone and 15 health and education roles based on national pay scales. The current SOL can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration-rules/immigration-rules-appendix-shortage-occupation-list