Immigration rules relaxed to tackle construction worker shortage

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Immigration rules relaxed to tackle construction worker shortage
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The Home Office said bricklayers, plasterers, roofers and carpenters were being added to the shortage occupation list

Another group, the National Federation of Builders, said:"It's great that the government is listening to industries' long campaign to add these desperately needed roles to the SOL.On the issue of securing more domestic labour, both groups called for more training support, explaining that it takes up to three years to conclude many apprenticeships.

The help comes at a time when the sector's short-term ambitions are being hampered by the effects of rising interest rates.Barratt Developments' decision reflects falling house prices due to growing affordability concerns as Bank of England rate hikes to tackle inflation take a toll on demand. That will do nothing to help the government achieve a target of 300,000 new homes annually by the middle of the decade.

The latest ONS data showed falling volumes for both construction repairs and new orders alike over the three months to May.

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