Training more Britons may not cut net migration or plug skills shortages, study finds

A University of Oxford Migration Observatory study found that Keir Starmer's plan to reduce net migration by training UK workers may be ineffective. The study, released Wednesday, argues that skill shortages are only one factor driving employers' demand for migrant workers, with poor pay and conditions for some jobs deterring local applicants. The report highlights that many recent arrivals enter the UK on student or dependent visas and compete for jobs. Researchers also noted the difficulty in creating effective incentives for employers to invest in domestic training and significant data gaps hindering a comprehensive understanding of migration's impact on the UK's skills base. The report concludes that restricting work visas alone will not significantly impact the overall labor supply.

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