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Country Spotlight· 6 min read·United Kingdom

The UK after Brexit: was the points system actually fairer?

Six years post-Brexit, has the points system delivered on its promise to favour skilled non-Europeans?

Short answer: yes, for African and Asian skilled workers; no, for sectors that relied on EU labour (hospitality, care, agriculture). Nigerian applications to skilled-worker routes are up 340% from 2018-2024.

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