3rd May 2018 - 07:00
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Following the government’s examination of the EU Withdrawal Bill (1 May) - during which it was confirmed that non-UK nationals account for 7% of nation’s total employment - trade body UKHospitality said it “welcomes” the government’s acknowledgement of the contribution that EU nationals make to UK small businesses.
Chief executive Kate Nicholls said: “It is encouraging to see the government acknowledging the contribution being made by EU nationals and the support that they provide to small businesses in the UK.”
Hoping to secure a future immigration policy that enables hospitality businesses to continue to employ EU nationals without disruption, Nicholls added: “Around 12% of those employed in the UK’s hospitality sector are EU nationals.
“Any future immigration policy implemented following Brexit needs to ensure that employers do not face any barriers to growth or investment.”