The UK government plans to issue temporary visas to over 10,000 foreign workers to alleviate the supply chain crisis caused by a lacking of 100,000 HGV drivers. According to the Road Haulage Association, the driver shortage is influenced by Brexit, Covid-19, and a halt in driver training and testing for roughly a year.
Beginning this holiday season, additional 5,000 lorry drivers and 5,500 poultry workers will be integrated into the existing visa system, aiming to decrease the pressure on the food and transport industries. Around 4,000 individuals will be trained to fill the skills gap, and nearly a million letters will be sent to existing LGV drivers encouraging their return to the field.
Recent reports from the Office for National Statistics highlight the growing labor shortage in the UK. Between June and August, over a million job vacancies were reported. The pandemic and Brexit exacerbated the truck driver shortage, which has led to thousands of EU workers leaving their positions as lorry drivers in the UK.
Various industries have been affected by the driver shortage, with the food and fuel transportation sectors among the most vulnerable. In an effort to prevent panic buying, motorists are being advised to avoid panicking at the petrol stations due to the recent disruptions caused by the driver shortage.
According to the Road Haulage Association, the UK needs an additional 100,000 truck drivers to meet requirements. The shortage is partly due to Brexit, Covid-19, and a loss of approximately a year of driver training and testing.
Transport Minister Grant Shapps stated that the government will continue to do its best to aid the transport and food industry in dealing with the driver shortage. He urged the industry to contribute by maintaining working conditions and honorable wages to keep new drivers.
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