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The UK has updated its Register of Licensed Sponsors, raising the total number of approved employer sponsorsNewly listed organisations span healthcare, technology, hospitality, engineering, and retail, sectors where labour shortages remain significantNigerians seeking UK relocation must secure a job offer from a listed sponsor and obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship before applying for a Skilled Worker visa
The United Kingdom’s Home Office has expanded its official list of employers authorised to recruit overseas talent, with the total number of licensed sponsor organisations now standing at 142,459, according to the updated Register of Licensed Sponsors published on July 17, 2026.
The UK has expanded its list of licensed sponsors, opening fresh employment opportunities Photo: BloombergSource: Getty Images
The register covers employers approved to issue Certificates of Sponsorship under both the Skilled Worker and Temporary Worker immigration routes.
A Certificate of Sponsorship is a mandatory requirement for any foreign national applying for a UK work
