Research and analysis

Temporary Shortage List: Stage 2 report

The Migration Advisory Committee’s final recommendations on occupations for the Temporary Shortage List.

• From: Migration Advisory Committee
• Published: 23 July 2026

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Temporary Shortage List: Stage 2 report (accessible)

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Temporary Shortage List: Stage 2 report

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Temporary Shortage List: Stage 2 report, data tables

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Annex 4: standard occupational classification (SOC) 2020, occupations information

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Letter to the Home Secretary on the Temporary Shortage List: Stage 2 report (accessible)

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Letter to the Home Secretary on the Temporary Shortage List: Stage 2 report

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This report is the second stage of the Migration Advisory Committee’s review of the Temporary Shortage List.

It assesses which of the occupations identified in Stage 1 should be recommended for inclusion on the Temporary Shortage List.

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Published 23 July 2026