Tory immigration proposals pose ‘very real impact’ for energy labour market
Only three of the top 10 most popular energy roles typically filled by overseas recruits have an average salary above the proposed new minimum threshold.
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How energy companies can leverage the UK immigration system as they transition from oil and gas to renewables
The UK government has made several serious commitments towards the country’s quest for energy independence. In addition to issuing hundreds of new North Sea oil and gas licences this past summer and more to come this autumn, the country also continues its renewables strategy, albeit acknowledging that by 2050 a quarter of UK’s energy needs will still come from oil and gas.
Home Office data shows spike in energy visa applications
Data shows a spike in mining and energy applications from Russian, Belarussian and US candidates, with requests surging far above those of other nations.
Offshore Companies: Top Tips to Minimise Immigration Frustration
With the offshore market experiencing a post-pandemic recovery, many businesses are endeavouring to recruit in-demand workers to ensure they’re fully resourced to deliver on their programmes.
Energy companies urged to prepare now for new UK work visa rules
The UK’s new points-based immigration system from January 2021 will impact how energy businesses recruit, onboard and retain non-UK workers at all levels of skill and experience.
MAC report recommendations could simplify the new immigration system
The topic of immigration has been front page news this week across the UK. In Scotland there have been calls for a 'Scottish visa' and devolution of immigration powers. The UK Government also announced this week that a new global talent visa category will open from 20 February 2020 to encourage scientists, researchers and mathematicians to come to the UK. And yesterday, the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) reported on its recommendations for the new single skills-based immigration system which will come into effect following the Brexit implementation period. All change then on the immigration front.
Oil and gas will be ‘challenged’ by Brexit immigration issue
Key industries such as oil and gas and higher education will be “challenged” by immigration issues arising from Brexit, according to an Aberdeen academic.
Rise in UK net migration will have ‘negative impact on economy’, says Airswift chief
Peter Searle, CEO for workforce solutions for the energy, process and infrastructure provider, Airswift, also believes that uncertainty around Brexit ‘discourages overseas investment’.
Government grants immigration loop-hole for offshore windfarm workers
The UK Government has extended the immigration right to remain of non-European Economic Area nationals who work in the offshore wind sector.
Oil and gas sector should welcome immigration bill, says recruitment CEO
The oil and gas sector should welcome the pledge to continue attracting the “brightest and best” to the country, according to the chief executive of a global recruitment firm.
Shell Australia chairman calls for greater levels of immigration
Oil major Shell has called for greater levels of immigration to help boost population growth in Australia.