Temporary Shortage List: Stage 1 Report
Summary
The UK Migration Advisory Committee has published its Stage 1 report on the Temporary Shortage List (TSL) review. The report provides recommendations for the design of the TSL and identifies occupations for further consideration in Stage 2. This review was commissioned in response to the Home Secretary's commissioning letter regarding salary requirements and the new TSL.
What changed
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has published its Stage 1 report on the Temporary Shortage List (TSL) review. The report provides recommendations for the design of the TSL and identifies occupations for further consideration in Stage 2. This review was commissioned by the Home Secretary to assess the TSL as part of the UK's immigration system. The TSL allows employers to sponsor migrant workers for jobs on the list with potentially lower salary thresholds. The report represents the first stage of a two-stage review process.
Affected parties, particularly employers in sectors such as healthcare, education, construction, and technology that rely on migrant workers, should monitor the review's progress. The Stage 2 review will further examine the occupations identified and may lead to changes in which jobs qualify for the TSL, potentially affecting recruitment strategies and salary requirements for sponsored workers.
What to do next
- Monitor for Stage 2 report
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Temporary Shortage List: Stage 1 report
The Migration Advisory Committee’s update on the Temporary Shortage List review.
From: Migration Advisory Committee Published 9 October 2025 Last updated 25 March 2026
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This report is the first stage of the Migration Action Committee’s review of the Temporary Shortage List, in response to the previous Home Secretary’s commissioning letter.
It provides recommendations for the design of the Temporary Shortage List, as well as a list of occupations for further consideration at stage 2.
Published 9 October 2025 Last updated 25 March 2026 show all updates
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25 March 2026
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