Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to paragraph 6.95 of the Budget 2026, how the curtailment period will vary with the length of employment in the previous job; and what period will apply to workers below the minimum length of employment.

The Government announced in Budget 2026 its intention to introduce an extended curtailment period for eligible sponsored workers. The changes are due to be implemented in 2027, and further details will be announced in due course.