UK manufacturers demand clarity over skills post-Brexit

Posted on 21 May 2018 by Jonny Williamson

Nearly half of UK manufacturers remain concerned about their ability to access skills post-Brexit, according to a new report published by EEF.

Companies are struggling to recruit suitably skilled staff in the UK – image courtesy of Depositphotos. The slump in job applications from the EU has slowed since last year, but 17%% of companies saw a drop in applications from European citizens. In addition, a further 13% of manufacturers still report an…

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