Ministers considering changes to post-Brexit immigration rules for construction workers

By Daniel Gayne2023-03-06T12:14:00

Sector could be added to list making it easier to recruit skilled labour from abroad

The government is reportedly considering changes to the post-Brexit immigration system to help ease labour shortages in key sectors including construction.

According to The Times, the Migrant Advisory Committee has been asked to conduct aa “quick and dirty review” of the immigration, with a view to updating the shortage occupation list.

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