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Britain has big infrastructure plans. But where are the workers?

Shortage of skilled staff worsened by Brexit and new visa requirements, say construction experts
The number of construction workers in the UK has fallen by 14 per cent to 2.1mn since 2019

Britain has ambitious plans to build new infrastructure ranging from wind farms to data centres and new homes after decades of under-investment. The problem is that it cannot find the workers.

Large projects and utilities companies including Hinkley Point C, National Grid and Thames Water have warned in recent months of the impact of labour shortages on cost, future delivery and their ability to improve services.

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