UK’s post-Brexit immigration plans prompt backlash
Britain's biggest change to immigration policy in 50 years comes into effect on January 1 2021
19 February 2020 - 23:19
London — Britain’s government on Wednesday faced a backlash over its new post-Brexit immigration plans, which are designed to cut “cheap labour from Europe” in favour of high-skilled English speakers and boosting the homegrown workforce.
Critics of the proposed points-based system, due to start on January 1 2021, said the new measures could cause staff shortages in sectors heavily reliant on foreign workers...
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