Closed petition Allow Sponsored workers to work for 24hrs per week in a second job

We want the Government to increase the permitted work hours of Sponsored workers from 20hrs to 24hrs per week, in a second job.

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Advocates for amending current regulations to allow sponsored workers in the UK to work 24 hours per week instead of the current limit of 20 hours, in a second job, think that this would create a win-win scenario for both the workers and the UK economy. We think this could enhance the employment landscape and help foster positive community contributions.

**Key Reasons That We Think Increasing Work Hours Could Help**

**Improved Economic Contribution**:

**Enhanced Integration into the Workforce**:

**Addressing Labour Shortages**:

**Support for Flexibility and Well-being**:

**Increased Tax Revenue**

**Increased Productivity**

**Higher Earnings for Workers**

**Enhanced Business Revenues**

**Contribution to Tax Revenue**

**Economic Multiplier effect**

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27 signatures

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Date closed 25 September 2025
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