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2010 was a rollercoaster year for immigration law in the United Kingdom. Following the general election in May 2010, the Home Secretary Theresa May announced the introduction of a limit on migration into the UK by non-European Economic Area nationals. An interim limit was swiftly implemented by the UK Border Agency on 19 July 2010. This continues to operate today, ahead of the permanent limit on non-EEA economic migration which is likely to be implemented on 1 April 2011.
For a recap of key UK business immigration developments of 2010, with an eye to the future, please continue reading at our collaborative blog, Global Employment Law.