An overview of a year into the new points-based immigration system, and what to look out for in the new year.
23 Dec 2021, 5 min read
The CBI responds to the labour shortages and range of immigration policy changes that have come into effect this year.
Labour shortages
CBI members have been telling us since the summer that labour and skills shortages have been biting across the whole economy – from construction and manufacturing to hospitality, agri-food and retail. To relieve these pressures, the CBI called for temporary access to visas for shortage roles, which the government announced specifically for HGV drivers, poultry workers and pork butchers.
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