Research and analysis

Temporary Shortage List: Stage 1 report

The Migration Advisory Committee’s update on the Temporary Shortage List review.

• From: Migration Advisory Committee
• Published: 9 October 2025

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Temporary Shortage List: Stage 1 report (accessible)

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Temporary Shortage List: Stage 1 report

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Annex A: occupation tables

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Letter to the Home Secretary on the Temporary Shortage List: Stage 1 report (accessible)

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Letter to the Home Secretary on the Temporary Shortage List: Stage 1 report

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This report is the first stage of the Migration Action Committee’s review of the Temporary Shortage List, in response to the previous Home Secretary’s commissioning letter.

It provides recommendations for the design of the Temporary Shortage List, as well as a list of occupations for further consideration at stage 2.

Published 9 October 2025