Building 1.5m homes: we need an immigration system that better aligns with growth priorities

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Ilaria Iovieno and Kirsty Moore look at the extent to which current immigration rules are a help or hindrance for housebuilding

The UK government’s ambitious plans to boost the country’s housing and infrastructure includes building another 1.5 million homes. With Labour vowing to make this plan a reality, many construction companies are wondering where they will find the necessary workers. Given the ongoing domestic labour shortages, there is no doubt that businesses will need to rely on overseas workers to meet demands in the coming years. However, many within the sector express concern that current rules are too restrictive, calling on the government to do more to address the hurdle of access to labour.

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