内容摘要：During a visit to the US, Ms Reeves said it was important to "strike the right balance" when deciding on tax policies.

During a visit to the US, Ms Reeves said it was important to "strike the right balance" when deciding on tax policies.

Net migration climbed to a record 906,000 in June 2023, and last year it stood at 728,000.Sir Keir argued the proposals bring the immigration system "back into control", denying it was a response to the electoral success of Reform UK.

The PM said the new plans, which tackle legal migration to the UK, would ensure a "selective" and "fair" system, where "we decide who comes to this country"."Every area of the immigration system, including work, family and study, will be tightened up so we have more control," he said."Enforcement will be tougher than ever and migration numbers will fall."

The government will scrap a visa scheme, set up by Boris Johnson's government, that allows firms to hire health and social care workers from overseas.Instead, firms will be required to hire British nationals or extend the visas of overseas workers already in the country.

Home Office figures estimate this change will cut the number of workers coming to the UK by between 7,000 and 8,000 a year.

However, care companiesCowley Roundabout will no longer be in use and traffic travelling south will be unable to exit towards Brimpsfield.

During the closure, traffic will be reduced to a single lane in both directions and there will be a temporary mandatory speed limit of 40mph.Northbound traffic should follow the signed diversion via the A436, A40 and A429, with southbound advised to do the same but in reverse order.

From 1 July, National Highways will also close Stockwell Lane for approximately 18 months to prepare for the construction of the new road and bridge building.When finished, it is hoped the £460m scheme will improve traffic from Gloucester to Swindon and Cirencester by introducing extra lanes.