Out of work Britons called on to plug labour shortages as visa rules tightened
by Nina Lloyd
May 20, 2024
3 minutes
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Out of work Britons will be offered places on “skills bootcamps” as part of a Government bid to plug gaps in the labour market which were previously filled by overseas workers.
Benefits claimants will be given training for roles in key sectors facing shortages including hospitality, care, construction and manufacturing, Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride is expected to announce.
In a speech on Tuesday, the Cabinet minister will say the UK has
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