BCC cheers fresh look at immigration rules

Commenting on the Home Secretary’s remarks on the Andrew Marr Show about reviewing the UK’s immigration rules, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:

“The Home Secretary’s commitment to taking a fresh look at the immigration rules will be cheered by employers all across the UK. 

“The system as it stands is dysfunctional, expensive and a brake on growth. 

“The Home Secretary should start by scrapping the nonsensical cap on skilled workers, which hamstrings both fast-growing firms and the public services. He should then act swiftly to combat the perception that the UK is closed for business – by stripping back the bureaucracy and costs that make it hard for firms to hire the best talent from around the world.” 

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The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) sits at the heart of a powerful network of 53 Accredited Chambers of Commerce across the UK, representing thousands of businesses of all sizes and within all sectors. Our Global Business Network connects exporters with nearly 40 markets around the world. For more information, visit: www.britishchambers.org.uk

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