UK Skilled Worker sponsorTL;DRNews Market can sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas. Roles must pay at least £41,700 (or the SOC going rate, whichever is higher), sit at RQF Level 6+, and you need CEFR B2 English.
Is News Market a UK Visa Sponsor?
Yes — News Market is an A-rated licensed UK Skilled Worker visa sponsor based in Swadlincote, authorised by the Home Office to issue Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Sponsor licence
- A rating
- Visa routes held
- Skilled Worker
- Registered town
- Swadlincote
- Sponsors in Swadlincote
- 33
- Sector (inferred from name)
- Finance & professional services
- Register updated
- 22 October 2026
Salary thresholds for typical roles at News Market
Based on the finance & professional services sector (inferred from the company name), these are common SOC 2020 codes used in sponsored hires. Pay must be the higher of the SOC going rate and the general £41,700 threshold.
| SOC | Occupation | Going rate | Effective minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1111 | Chief executives and senior officials | £88,100 | £88,100 |
| 1131 | Financial managers and directors | £75,100 | £75,100 |
| 1139 | Functional managers and directors not elsewhere classified. | £74,700 | £74,700 |
| 1162 | Senior police officers | £64,000 | £64,000 |
| Effective minimum is the higher of the SOC going rate and the £41,700 general threshold (2026). | |||
How to apply for sponsored roles at News Market
- Confirm News Market's licence is current. Check the Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors. News Market is listed as A rating for Skilled Worker as of the register update on 22 October 2026.
- Find an eligible role. Look for roles at News Market that fall under SOC 2020 codes at RQF Level 6 or above and meet the £41,700 minimum (2026).
- Apply directly. Apply through News Market's careers page or aggregated on Tarve, which only lists roles from licensed sponsors.
- Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). If hired, News Market will issue you a CoS. You then have 3 months to apply for your Skilled Worker visa with the CoS reference number.
Frequently asked questions
- Does News Market sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas?
- Yes — News Market holds an A-rated Home Office sponsor licence that includes the Skilled Worker route, registered to Swadlincote. Roles must pay at least £41,700 (2026 general threshold) or the SOC code going rate, whichever is higher.
- Is News Market hiring sponsored workers right now?
- Our live feed of verified sponsored vacancies has no current listings for News Market (as of 22 October 2026). A licence means the company can sponsor, not that it is hiring — check its careers page directly.
- What's the minimum salary News Market must pay a sponsored worker in 2026?
- At least £41,700 per year or the SOC code's published going rate, whichever is higher (going rates never fall below £17.13 per hour). New entrants (under 26, or switching from Student/Graduate) can be paid 70% of the going rate with a £33,400 floor.
Other licensed sponsors in Swadlincote
Able Stainless Steel Fabrications Ltd
BIG FISH TAKEAWAY LTD
Bradcare Ltd
Bright Side Partnership Limited
Citizens Advice Mid Mercia
Dellner Limited
More finance & professional services sponsors
Imshal Commercial Trading Ltd /TA Kitchen Fusion
IMSW Limited T/a Heavenly Desserts Stratford
IMT Aviation Scotland Ltd
IMTC GLOBAL LTD
IMV Europe Limited
IN 'N' OUT CENTRES LIMITED
All finance & professional services sponsors
Sources
- Home Office — Register of Licensed Sponsors (Workers). Licence, rating and routes as of the register update on 22 October 2026.
- GOV.UK — Skilled Worker visa: your job. 2026 salary threshold of £41,700 verified 12 October 2026.