Indian Migration Fuels UK Economy: Report Highlights Skills Boost in Key Sectors

• Indian migration is a boon for the UK economy, providing deployable skills in health, care, engineering, and tech sectors.
• A new white paper by Aston University’s India Centre and Here & Now 365 examines four waves of post-war migration, focusing on the current post-Brexit "fourth wave."
• The report emphasizes "smarter migration" to align visa routes with employer demand, ensuring clear standards and qualification recognition.
• Recommendations include a UK-India skills and credential fast-track and a stronger "study-to-skilled-worker" conversion model.
• The India-UK FTA is seen as a bridge for diaspora-enabled ties, reducing frictions in services and mobility.