UK manufacturing needs skilled migrants

Posted on 16 Nov 2016 by Jonny Williamson

Government must listen to the concerns of UK manufacturers about their ability to continue recruiting and retaining skilled workers in a post-Brexit world. Terry Scuoler discusses the issues.

Terry Scuoler, CEO, EEF. Immigration and hiring non-UK workers came under the spotlight at last month’s Tory party conference, with broadsides against business for hiring foreigners. This is a key issue for manufacturers, who tell us they struggle to recruit and must have access to the widest pool of candidates. Indeed,…

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