Combat Staff Shortages by Relaxing Brexit Immigration Rules

B2 – Upper Intermediate

Some British companies are faced with the problem of shortage in workers. The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) is pushing for the government to relax post-Brexit immigration rules if the government wishes to prevent putting the UK’s economic recovery from the pandemic in jeopardy.

Read about how changes in the Brexit immigration rules can help combat staff shortages in the UK.

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/jun/28/combat-staff-shortages-by-relaxing-brexit-immigration-rules-says-cbi

Discussion Questions:

1. What is your opinion on this solution to staff shortages in the UK? 
2. Has your country struggled with the same problem especially because of the pandemic? What has the government done to address it?
3. What are other ways to prevent a big problem with occupation shortages?
4. What roles do you think belong to your country’s shortage occupation list?
5. Would you consider working abroad after the pandemic? Why or why not?