BBCNEWS BBC News October 4, 2021 09:20:00
Drivers will be allowed into the uk immediately — several weeks before the wider visa scheme comes into effect. this isn'tjust about petrol stations and panic—buying fuel — the shortage of hgv and tanker drivers could impact other essential services and products, with borisjohnson refusing to rule out supply chain problems continuing until christmas. temporary working permits are also being offered to more than 4,500 food haulage drivers who could deliver to supermarkets. another 5,500 will be given to foreign poultry workers. the uk government are obviously keen to avoid more chaotic sc...