No UK visas for low-skilled workers, government says
Low-skilled workers would not get visas under post-Brexit immigration plans unveiled by the govt.
It is urging employers to "move away" from relying on "cheap labour" from Europe and invest in retaining staff and developing automation technology.
The Home Office said EU and non-EU citizens coming to the UK would be treated equally after UK-EU free movement ends on 31 December.
Labour said the "hostile environment" will make it hard to attract workers.
But Home Secretary Priti Patel said the new system would mean "the brightest and the best will be able to come to the United Kingdom".
Migrant salary threshold fall 'would boost public sector'
Migrant salary threshold fall 'would boost public sector'
Migrant salary threshold fall 'would boost public sector'
The government should drop the salary threshold for immigrants by more than £4,000, a committee has advised.
Skilled migrants from outside the EU currently need to have a job offer with a minimum salary of £30,000.
How could a UK points-based immigration system work?
Migrant salary threshold fall 'would boost public sector'
Migrant salary threshold fall 'would boost public sector'
Once the UK leaves the European Union (EU), a new immigration system will be introduced to replace the EU's freedom of movement rule. The government favours a "points-based system" which can take different factors like skills and language into account when awarding visas.