How reliant is Britain on EU migrant workers?
EU workers in the UK are highly employed and concentrated in a few key areas of the economy – posing problems if they are no longer welcome post-Brexit.
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Europe’s elderly need migrant caregivers – whether we like it or not
Across the EU, nearly 10% of long-term care workers are foreign-born.
The great Romanian contribution – research reveals just how Britain benefits
According to one poll, Romanians are the UK’s least-wanted European migrants.
Why a Tory Brexit endangers the rights of workers
The UK has benefited from EU labour protections, which will be vulnerable to the Conservative party’s deregulation agenda.
Immigration after Brexit: what are the alternatives to a points‑based system?
How might work permits or visas for EU migrants work?
Why Boris Johnson’s plans for a ‘high‑wage economy’ require a major shift in the way British business works
Current wage rises will be short term, and expensive for consumers.
British farms could get a special pass to hire migrant workers after Brexit
A new report by the Migration Advisory Committee on the impact of EU migration on the UK has highlighted the reliance of farms on migrant labour.
The UK deal with the EU explained: what it says and what it means
A specialist in EU law reads the fine print, so you don’t have to.
Four key parts of Britain’s new deal with Europe explained by an expert in EU law
Everything you need to know about this crucial deal on the UK’s future as a member of the European Union.
Shortage of workers threatens UK recovery – here’s why and what to do about it
The nation has very low unemployment figures, but that masks a complex labour market.