BBCNEWS BBC News September 26, 2021 09:02:00
Until christmas eve. the scheme is also extended to 5500 poultry workers. the british chamber of commerce says the latest announcement is like throwing a thimble of water on a bonfire. the 5,000 visas will be available for people who drive fuel tankers and food lorries from the start of october. they'll last only until christmas eve. it's thought the shortfall of hgv drivers in the uk runs into tens of thousands. the problem has been building for years but has worsened following brexit and the pandemic. 0ne haulier said today's news was a step in the right direction. it might well get us over ...