BBCNEWS BBC News September 25, 2021 21:01:00
The government will set out tomorrow more details of a temporary visa scheme to make it easier for foreign lorry drivers to work in the uk. it comes after a frustrating day for some motorists, with queues and congestion around some petrol stations, following a disruption to fuel deliveries because of a shortage of hauliers. the visa scheme could bring in around 5,000 drivers, but the haulage industry says it needs 100,000. earlier, i spoke to someone in the industry. it is 100,000 drivers that are short, so the government is saying that they are going to allow temporary visas for 5000 drivers....