Businesses issue warning on UK work permit plan

Changes proposed by the British government for a points-based permit scheme for EU migrants to get work after Brexit has sparked widespread concern from business groups here.

The Northern Ireland Retail Consortium said the economy needed lower-skilled and lower-qualified workers; Hospitality Ulster said the measures will lead to increased vacancies and not jobs; while the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry said few industries will be able to cope with the new measures.