Uk Migration Advisory Committee

MAC Launches Review of Immigration System for Attracting Top Talent

The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has launched a self-commissioned review examining how the UK immigration system could be better used to attract top talent. The review, announced in a letter from MAC Chair Brian Bell to the Home Secretary, will assess talent routes and the effectiveness of current immigration pathways for recruiting high-skilled workers. The MAC is inviting evidence and submissions to inform its assessment of how to position the UK as a competitive destination for global talent.

Immigration Call for Evidence: Global Talent and Innovator Founder Visas

The UK Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has launched a call for evidence to review the Global Talent and Innovator Founder visa routes as part of a broader assessment of how the immigration system can attract top international talent. The consultation seeks input specifically on these two visa pathways and closes at 11:59pm on 1 May 2026. Respondents may be invited to participate in follow-up interviews or round table discussions later in the year.

Dr Madeleine Sumption appointed Interim Chair of Migration Advisory Committee

The UK Home Secretary has appointed Dr Madeleine Sumption as Interim Chair of the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) without competition, following the departure of Professor Brian Bell. Dr Sumption, who has served as a MAC committee member since 2016 and assumed the deputy chair role on 1 January 2025, will serve as Interim Chair for up to 6 months while an open recruitment process identifies a permanent chair.

The Fiscal Impact of Immigration in the UK

The Migration Advisory Committee published a report on the fiscal impact of immigration in the UK, outlining the methodology used to estimate the fiscal impact of migrants. The report is accompanied by original data tables. This is an independent advisory report and does not create compliance obligations.

Temporary Shortage List: Stage 1 Report

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.