44 employers in Bedfordshire hold a licence on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors. Which industries they are in, who joined or left the register, and who is advertising jobs now.
From the Home Office register, read twice a day. Profile built 22 Oct 2026.
In the last 30 days, 0 employers in Bedfordshire joined the register and 0 left it. 0 of the 40 sponsors with a Companies House record were incorporated in the last 2 years.
The main Companies House industry code of each licensed sponsor in Bedfordshire, compared with the whole register.
| Industry | Sponsors | Share in Bedfordshire | Share UK-wide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed restaurants (SIC 56101)4.0× the UK share | 7 | 15.9% | 4.0% |
| Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating (SIC 47110)1.8× the UK share |
| 3 |
| 6.8% |
| 3.7% |
| Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles (SIC 45112)8.1× the UK share | 2 | 4.5% | 0.6% |
| Other retail sale in non-specialised stores (SIC 47190)5.4× the UK share | 2 | 4.5% | 0.9% |
| Information technology consultancy activities (SIC 62020)1.7× the UK share | 2 | 4.5% | 2.8% |
| Other retail sale of food in specialised stores (SIC 47290)7.1× the UK share | 1 | 2.3% | 0.3% |
| Other holiday and other collective accommodation (SIC 55209)56.8× the UK share | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| Retail sale of bread, cakes, flour confectionery and sugar confectionery in specialised stores (SIC 47240)8.1× the UK share | 1 | 2.3% | 0.3% |
| Temporary employment agency activities (SIC 78200)4.5× the UK share | 1 | 2.3% | 0.5% |
| Other food services (SIC 56290)4.0× the UK share | 1 | 2.3% | 0.6% |
Shares are of all licensed sponsors, including those with no industry code on record.
We found no live job adverts in Bedfordshire from employers on the register today. Adverts are checked every 4 hours.
The register does not say why a sponsor left: a licence can be revoked, surrendered or expire. Renamed companies are not counted as leaving.
| Month | Joined | Left |
|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 2 | 1 |
| May 2026 | 0 | 1 |
| January 2026 | 1 | 0 |
The current month is still filling. Our copy of the register starts in December 2025.
A sponsor can hold several routes, so these add up to more than the number of sponsors.
From the Home Office register of licensed sponsors, Companies House and job adverts. A sponsor is listed under the town the register gives for it. Being on the register does not mean an employer is hiring or will sponsor a particular role. This page is information, not immigration advice.
44 employers based in Bedfordshire hold a sponsor licence on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors.
Since December 2025, 3 sponsors in Bedfordshire joined the register and 2 left it. In the last 30 days, 0 joined and 0 left.
Licensed restaurants (SIC 56101): 7 sponsors, 15.9% of licensed sponsors in Bedfordshire, compared with 4.0% across the UK.
We found no live job adverts in Bedfordshire from employers on the register today. A licence means an employer can sponsor; it does not mean it is hiring.
None at the moment. No licensed sponsor in Bedfordshire has a B rating.