Yorkshire Post: UK immigration policy is holding back Yorkshire businesses: Jane Goddard
June 10, 2024
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The UK's current immigration policies are challenging for businesses in Yorkshire and other northern regions, particularly due to the high salary threshold for skilled workers. Practice Leader Jane Goddard suggests in The Yorkshire Post that a review and expansion of visa categories alongside flexible, region-specific policies could help bridge the economic gap between the North and South.
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