Petition · Department for Business and Trade
Require companies to employ minimum 70% UK nationals before sponsoring others
Closed
125 signatures
What the petition asks
We believe 70% of employees in a company should be UK nationals. The government should set this as a requirement for any companies requesting a Sponsor License, Certificates of Sponsorship, or License renewals.
We urge the government to require all UK registered companies (excluding the NHS and Health Sector) to employ at least 70% UK citizens before sponsoring overseas employees on Skilled worker visas.
We believe this would help to reduce immigration, reduce employment rates and develop skills for locals.
We believe this would help to reduce immigration, reduce employment rates and develop skills for locals.
Timeline
| 25 Jul 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 25 Jan 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
125
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Business and Trade
Opened
25 Jul 2025
Closed
25 Jan 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 11 Aug 2026.