1,900 small firms can still sponsor foreign workers. Here's why.
Despite stricter visa regulations coming into force in July 2025, over 1,900 small high street businesses, such as car washes and vape shops, retain the ability to sponsor foreign workers. The Home Office scheme was meant for graduate-level employees earning at least £41,700, but many smaller firms remain on the register.
Lost in this story? That's the point of BriefTea.
Open it in the app and tap Learn from this — the Knowledge Galaxy turns the story into a map of everything it assumes you know, one tap at a time. Free, no ads, no paywall.
Get BriefTea on the App Store