AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWorkplace racism in the NHS: A new survey by the Society of Radiographers says racist abuse from patients is rising, with minority radiographers reporting refusals of care and race-based questioning of skills. Illegal working enforcement ramps up: UK Home Office figures show immigration enforcement visits and arrests up sharply, with raids in the West Midlands targeting construction, couriers and organised immigration crime. Global Talent Visa expansion: The UK widens its Global Talent route for researchers, adding 100+ research-intensive companies to the fast-track pathway. Hiring and skills pressure from AI: Bank of England commentary and job-site reporting point to AI reshaping hiring, with demand for AI skills rising even as some graduate openings soften. Offshore wind jobs boost for Wales: Wales approved the Llŷr Wind Farm, expected to create around 2,000 construction jobs and support skilled roles in clean energy. Council housing policy sparks debate: Conservatives outline plans to end access to council housing for many foreign nationals, aiming to prioritise homes for UK families. Sports and HR-adjacent compliance: UK Anti-Doping clears boxer Joseph Parker to fight again after accepting his nutritionist’s cocaine use caused the positive test.
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