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‘Good News’ — Nigerians react as UK allows foreign workers to change employers
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· September 3, 2026
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Key points Details of the change were shared on the Home Office's official social media account. The Home Office has made this update to help such individuals escape abusive work situations.
Foreign workers on certain visas can now switch jobs without jeopardizing their status. This change applies to those who have been formally identified as victims of exploitation. The Home Office has made this update to help such individuals escape abusive work situations.
The new policy aims to protect these workers from being trapped with exploitative employers. Details of the change were shared on the Home Office's official social media account.
Further information on this updated policy is available from the source, including the specific conditions under which workers can change jobs without risking their immigration status.
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Published: September 3, 2026 ·
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