Can Foreign Nationals Get UK Civil Service Jobs? The Nationality Rules Explained
About 75% of UK Civil Service jobs are open to Commonwealth citizens and EEA nationals. The rest are reserved for UK nationals. Here is how the nationality rules work.
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Latest UK work visa and immigration news: Skilled Worker visa, sponsorship rules, fees and job market updates for overseas workers.
UK Job Vacancies Fall to 691,000: What It Means for Overseas Job Seekers
Official ONS figures published on 20 October 2026 show 691,000 UK vacancies for July to September, down 21,000 on the quarter, with unemployment at 4.7%.
UK Immigration Rule Changes from 8 October 2026: What Workers and Visitors Should Know
The UK's latest Statement of Changes (HC 584) takes effect mainly from 8 October 2026, with new visitor activities, Skilled Worker updates and higher student maintenance funds from 30 November.