Update

Could this new EU proposal on free movement solve our labour shortage?

Workforce
April 16, 2024

This week saw the EU propose opening negotiations with the UK to allow 18–30-year-olds free movement for up to four years. Such movement would not restrict people’s ability to undertake different activities during their stay, nor would it be subject to any quotas.

This softening of their previously hard-line on such concessions is a major shift in EU/UK relations and could pave the way for a more pragmatic way to fill the skills gap left by Brexit. While this must first be agreed by leaders at the European Council, which meets next May, it would potentially bring a raft of benefits for young people and businesses.

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The British Meat Processors Association represents the majority of companies working in the British meat industry.

We are the UKs largest trade body for the meat industry and provide expert advice on trade issues, bespoke technical advice and access to government policy makers

We are proud to count businesses of all sizes and specialties as members. They range from small, family run abattoirs serving local customers to the largest meat processing companies responsible for supplying some of our best-loved brands to shops and supermarkets.

We are further strengthened by our associate Members who work in industries that support and supply our meat processing companies.

We are the voice of the British meat industry.

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