Petition · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
Mandate Local Hiring and Restrict Offshore Hiring of workers
Closed
49 signatures
What the petition asks
We urge the Government to create a law which mandates that if no qualified UK workers are available, companies must provide proof if they want to hire from abroad. Additionally, we call the Government to tax companies who recruit overseas and use the revenue to support retraining affected workers.
We are concerned that some UK companies may be hiring offshore to cut costs, leaving many skilled British workers redundant or struggling for jobs. We believe relying on cheaper offshore labour depresses wages and side-lines local talent. We believe that ensuring priority for domestic recruitment and taxing offshore hiring when unavoidable can protect our workforce, restore fair competition, and support a robust UK economy.
Timeline
| 30 Jun 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 30 Dec 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
49
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
Opened
30 Jun 2025
Closed
30 Dec 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 19 Aug 2026.