The Medical Training Prioritization Bill in the United Kingdom prioritizes medical graduates from Great Britain and Ireland for foundation training.[1][3] For specialist training from 2026, UK and Irish graduates, those with previous training in the UK, British citizens and residents, and from 2027 doctors with significant experience in the NHS will be given priority.[1][7] The law is based on a 10-year plan for the NHS to combat the out-competition of domestic doctors by foreign graduates (IMGs).[1] After visa restrictions for IMGs are lifted in 2020, the number of applicants for specialist training has risen from 12,000 in 2019 to nearly 40,000 in 2025, with around 10,000 places.[1][5] In 2025, more than 30,000 doctors competed for 9,500 positions, leading to unemployment for many CU graduates.[3][5] In the recent NHS Foundation round in England, many specialties and foundations were at a high level of competition, so UK graduates often did not find training.[1] 671 places have been added in 2024-25 due to increased demand, but the BMA warns that capacity will not increase.[1][3]