New NHS plan will slash foreign recruits from 34% to less than 10% of workforce

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has revealed plans to drastically reduce the NHS's reliance on overseas staff, aiming to decrease international recruitment from 34% to under 10% by 2035. This initiative prioritizes UK medical graduates for training positions, sparking opposition from organizations representing Indian-origin doctors and nurses. Concerns are raised about potential staffing shortages due to emigration of UK-trained doctors.