Foreign prison officers exempted from stricter visa rules

Foreign prison officers in the UK have received a temporary exemption from stricter visa rules to address staffing shortages in jails. The government raised the minimum salary requirement for skilled worker visas, potentially affecting thousands of overseas recruits, notably from Nigeria and Ghana. The exemption will last until the end of 2026, with a lower salary threshold in place until 2027, aiming to ensure the stability and safety of the prison system.