Home secretary is reportedly examining proposals to prevent staff shortages in coffee shops, restaurants and bars
The boss of Costa Coffee owner Whitbread has welcomed the proposals being discussed to avoid labour shortages in cafes and restaurants following Brexit, such as the idea of “barista visas”.
Home secretary Amber Rudd is reportedly considering introducing “barista visas” to ensure coffee shops, restaurants and bars are fully staffed after Brexit. The proposal was made by Lord Green, chairman of thinktank Migration Watch UK, who suggested two-year visas for young EU citizens allowing them to come to Britain to work, although they will not be able to claim benefits. It is based on the current Youth Mobility Scheme for travellers from Australia, New Zealand and Canada.
Whitbread’s chief executive Alison Brittain, a former Lloyds banker, said: “What is really encouraging is that people are starting to talk about solutions and options.”
But she added that it would take many months for formal proposals to emerge. She noted the importance of the hospitality industry to the UK economy – it is the fourth largest industry, accounts for 10% of GDP and employs 5 million people."
https://www.theguardian.com/business...bour-shortages
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The boss of Costa Coffee owner Whitbread has welcomed the proposals being discussed to avoid labour shortages in cafes and restaurants following Brexit, such as the idea of “barista visas”.
Home secretary Amber Rudd is reportedly considering introducing “barista visas” to ensure coffee shops, restaurants and bars are fully staffed after Brexit. The proposal was made by Lord Green, chairman of thinktank Migration Watch UK, who suggested two-year visas for young EU citizens allowing them to come to Britain to work, although they will not be able to claim benefits. It is based on the current Youth Mobility Scheme for travellers from Australia, New Zealand and Canada.
Whitbread’s chief executive Alison Brittain, a former Lloyds banker, said: “What is really encouraging is that people are starting to talk about solutions and options.”
But she added that it would take many months for formal proposals to emerge. She noted the importance of the hospitality industry to the UK economy – it is the fourth largest industry, accounts for 10% of GDP and employs 5 million people."
https://www.theguardian.com/business...bour-shortages
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