Newscast (Another) Plan to Fix "Broken" Migration System
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May 12, 2025 
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper outlines Labour's ambitious plans to address the UK's migration crisis, including new degree requirements for workers and stricter English tests for visa applicants. BBC economic editor Faisal Islam and China correspondent Laura Bicker dive into the recent US-China agreement to reduce tariffs, shedding light on intriguing trade dynamics. Ben Connah, Secretary to the COVID Inquiry, discusses the ongoing investigation and the emotional 'Every Story Matters' initiative, emphasizing the importance of personal experiences in shaping future policies.
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Quadrupled UK Net Migration
- Net migration to the UK quadrupled in four years due to loose controls and employer incentives.
- This rapid increase damaged confidence in the immigration system and domestic training efforts.
Integration Enhances Community Cohesion
- Maintaining community cohesion requires enforcing immigration rules and promoting integration.
- English proficiency for visa applicants and partners supports social inclusion and trust in the system.
Reform Overseas Care Worker Recruitment
- End overseas recruitment of care workers due to exploitation and poor standards.
- Focus on recruiting workers already in the UK and improve pay and training domestically.