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One in three young people (16 to 35) are considering leaving the UK to work in another European country due to uncertainty around Brexit as well as the Covid-19 pandemic
Settled status: Job adverts on Government site ask for proof of right to remain, against Home Office guidance
25/01/2021
The Home Office has insisted that EU nationals should not be asked for proof of their right to work in the UK, but a number of adverts published on the DWP job page ask for settled status evidence.
In what follows, a group of leading social scientists explore these themes, explaining what has happened in the past, the situation the UK finds itself in now, and the issues that might confront us going forward. The collection is intended as a guide to the big questions confronting the country in the years to come.
Downing Street insists "we will not be lowering workers' rights" but does not rule out changes to the EU working time directive.
Business secretary has denied claims EU-based employment laws such as 48-hour week will be axed.
Labour says leaked proposals a ‘disgrace’ but business secretary insists government will not water down standards.
Confidence is at rock-bottom in the UK's ability to attract and retain the best scientific and engineering talent from Europe.
EU citizens set to face Brexit ‘discrimination’ from landlords and employers, Sadiq Khan warns
01/12/2020
Mayor makes ‘direct appeal to every European Londoner’ to register before Christmas.
British people in France have raised concern about their job prospects after Brexit after several jobs ads were spotted specifying that UK passport holders would not be considered.
Points-based system will have 'potentially disastrous consequences' in high-vacancy sector and government suggestion that gaps be filled by UK workers earning higher wages rubbished.
Experts express concern over the loss of Britons’ free movement rights after Brexit.
Loss of free movement rights means UK workers not suitable for many professional roles.
The Home Office's proposed skills criteria and salary threshold for overseas workers will "decimate" the north's hospitality sector, an industry representative has said.
'No matter which sector you talk to - from video games to abattoirs, broadcasters to supermarket delivery, financial services to care - they all say the same thing: We need access to people.'
High cost of entry under immigration overhaul will put off applicants, says thinktank.
Boris Johnson's low-paid migrants ban 'disaster' as builders, bakers and care face big hit
19/02/2020
Boris Johnson's immigration plans for after Brexit are facing a massive backlash as industry leaders say key fields - like farming, construction and the stricken care industry - won't get the workers they need.
The paper, commissioned by the Scottish Government, identified 137 potential impacts.
New Tory MPs have promised to transform the region, but its greatest threat will come in days, when Britain leaves the EU.
Peers back three amendments including right of EU citizens to physical proof of right to stay in UK.