THE Prime Minister’s plans to put a squeeze on migrant workers will deprive UK businesses of the best talent, Law Society officials have warned.
Gordon Brown announced a number of professions have already been removed from a Government-approved list of shortage occupations which the UK needs, with many more to be removed before the end of the year.
But the Law Society has warned that, with shortages of skilled workers in many professions and the decision to restrict recruitment of skilled workers outside of the EU, the move will undoubtedly affect UK businesses. Law Society president, Robert Heslett, said: “The UK, especially in a time of economic crisis, needs to attract the most experienced and talented individuals in order for it to have any hope of retaining its competitiveness in the international market.”
