How the government's new immigration plans could impact the clean energy industry

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The government is pushing for a more self-reliant labour market in the UK, presenting both risks and opportunities for the clean energy sector, writes TLT's head of business immigration Joanne Hennessy

The government recently published a White Paper - 'Restoring Control over the Immigration System' - which outlines sweeping immigration reforms aimed at reducing net migration while encouraging domestic...

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