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Post-Brexit migration rules disastrous, say manufacturers

Post-Brexit migration rules disastrous, say manufacturers | Economics in Education | Scoop.it
The UK's main manufacturing body lambasts plans for a minimum salary threshold for skilled migrants.

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Graham Watson's curator insight, February 28, 2019 2:21 AM

An influential manufacturing group, Make UK, has criticised the government's proposals to control migration post-Brexit. They argue that the notion of a £30,000 minimum salary threshold is nonsensical and will restrict the ability of British firms to recruit essential workers and have detrimental effects for both actual and potential growth. 

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Net migration falls after Brexit vote

Net migration falls after Brexit vote | Economics in Education | Scoop.it
Net migration was down by nearly a third to 230,000 in the year since the referendum, figures show.
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UK firms plan mass exodus if May allows no-deal Brexit | Politics | The Guardian

UK firms plan mass exodus if May allows no-deal Brexit | Politics | The Guardian | Economics in Education | Scoop.it
Business group warns that companies are getting ready to shift operations abroad

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Graham Watson's curator insight, January 27, 2019 2:16 AM

"Will the last one out, please turn off the light..."

 

It seems that many companies have made plans to leave the UK in the event of a no-deal Brexit, according to the British Chambers of Commerce. 

 

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