Government could review immigration rules for construction trades after covid, minister suggests

By Tom Lowe2021-02-17T06:00:00

Move could allow more workers into UK

The government could be open to reviewing immigration policy for construction workers after the covid-19 pandemic, a minister has suggested.

Lords minister Susan Williams said the list of occupations which are allowed easier access into the UK in the government’s post-Brexit immigration system could be reviewed after “assessing how the UK labour market develops post-covid-19”.

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