Number of arrests for illegal working rockets

The rate of arrests for illegal working in the construction industry more than doubled in 2023 amid a government crackdown on immigration, Construction News can reveal. Meanwhile, migrant charities warned that the rising number of immigration raids risks endangering potentially exploited workers on construction sites.… The post Number of arrests for illegal working rockets appeared first on Construction News.

Another contractor cleared after high profile immigration raid

Adana Construction employees were working legally on site swooped on by Home Office

Concrete specialist cleared after illegal workers found on site

The Home Office has cleared precast-concrete firm FP McCann of the threat of a fine after inspectors found five contractors working illegally during an immigration raid on a site in Wales. The Northern Ireland-based company — ranked second in last year’s CN Specialists Index for… The post Concrete specialist cleared after illegal workers found on site appeared first on Construction News.

Precast firm FP McCann cleared after immigration raid

Home Office takes no action after public raid on construction site

Biden urged to prioritise construction training and legal immigration as vacancies soar

Amid ongoing labour shortages in the booming US construction market, employers body the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) has urged the federal government to “narrow the substantial gap” between… The post Biden urged to prioritise construction training and legal immigration as vacancies soar appeared first on Global Construction Review.

CLC Publishes Report into Shortage of Occupations in Construction 14032023

The Construction Leadership Council has published its report of shortage occupations in construction and its updated guidance to help construction businesses access the Points Based Immigration System

The Times - Building after Brexit: Will we lack labourers? 06022021

On January 1 2021, a new points-based immigration system came into force in the UK. So-called "lower-skilled" workers, such as construction labourers, will likely fall short of the points needed to get a visa. The ONS reports that 28% of all construction labourers working in London are EU nationals.

In post Brexit EU, could a visit visa be the answer instead of the points- based immigration system which can cause delays and additional costs? - Published by Weightmans

British construction companies have long relied on workers from the European Union (“EU”) for short and medium-term construction projects. Prior to Brexit, this was seamless from an immigration perspective. Not any longer.We have looked at whether visit visas might be a solution to this widescale problem.

Building Magazine - Post-Brexit immigration - What happens now, 20022020

Gillian McKearney explains the new immigration landscape and what steps need to be taken

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