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Auctioned student and NHS visas among recommendations to tackle immigration

The article from MSN discusses a report by the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) in the UK, which has suggested several measures to manage immigration levels. Among the recommendations are the introduction of an auction system for student and NHS visas, where individuals could bid for the right to come to the UK. This system aims to control the influx of migrants by allowing only those who can afford to pay a high price for the visa. Other proposals include increasing salary thresholds for work visas, restricting family accompaniment for students, and potentially removing the graduate route that allows students to stay and work in the UK for two years post-study. These measures come in response to the government's goal to reduce net migration, which has been a contentious issue, especially with the backdrop of Brexit and public sentiment towards immigration. The MAC's suggestions are part of a broader debate on how to balance economic needs with immigration control.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-gb/politics/government/auctioned-student-and-nhs-visas-among-recommendations-to-tackle-immigration/ar-AA1xravE ]