Mayor of London calls for construction worker temporary visa scheme
epa09685269 A general view shows construction work taking place in the Battersea area of London, Britain, 14 January 2022. The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has called on Britain's government to create a temporary visa scheme for construction workers to alleviate the impact of Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic on the building industry. According to a statement, The Mayor of London is proposing that ministers create a 'Coronavirus Recovery Visa' -- of at least 12 months to work in the UK -- to help sectors that are 'struggling with shortages of workers, including construction.' EPA/NEIL HALL
