Analysis estimates £115bn net contribution from skilled migrants

Immigration · First reported 2 Nov, 00:01 · Updated 00:22

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An IPPR analysis estimates skilled migrants and their adult dependants due to settle under current UK rules would contribute £115bn more to public finances over their lifetimes than they cost. The government is expected to announce its final decision on settlement-rule changes, which have been subject to internal disagreement.

The IPPR analysis estimates a £115bn lifetime net contribution from skilled migrants and their adult dependants who are due to settle under current rules.
The proposed changes would extend the settlement qualifying period for most migrants from five to 10 years, and could extend it to 15 years for care workers.
Shabana Mahmood is expected to announce a final decision on the rules; the reports differ on timing, with one saying next week and the other saying Monday.

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Key facts

Estimated lifetime net contribution: £115bn for skilled migrants and their adult dependants due to settle under current rules, according to IPPR analysis.
Proposed qualifying period: From five to 10 years for most migrants; potentially 15 years for care workers.
Decision-maker: Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood.
Consultation responses: More than 200,000, according to The Independent.