Robots descended on Fallowfield this week - but not in a post-apocalyptic way. These handy tools, some as small as your arm and others as tall as a fully grown adult, were on display at a Manchester trade show to show the power of 'cobots'. Cobots are 'collaborative robots' designed to work with humans - and in some cases to replace them, exhibitors at the Universal Robots’ Cobot Automation Tour told the M.E.N. Last month it was reported that EU migration had fallen to its lowest level in ten years - and automation experts argue that … [Read more...] about Could these robots replace EU workers after Brexit?
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After Brexit vote shock, the wait begins
Years of uncertainty ahead over long-term rights for British expats following EU referendum result THE UK referendum’s Leave result means months, probably years, of uncertainty for the long-term rights of Britons living in France and those planning to come, but for the moment little will change.The immediate impact was on the value of the pound, which suffered a record one-day drop to €1.23 on June 24, the day the result was announced - and dropped further in the days that followed. Its lowest rate was €1.02 in 2008.Britain remains in the EU for now and Article 50, which fires the starting gun on exit negotiations, was not invoked immediately.Once this happens there is a two year deadline for discussions which can be extended if all other 27 remaining states agree. European Council president Donald Tusk has said another five years may be needed as individual national parliaments debate and agree the deal.The principle of free movement, enshrined in the … [Read more...] about After Brexit vote shock, the wait begins
Scotland to step up efforts to keep EU citizens after Brexit,…
EDINBURGH (Reuters) - Scotland will step up efforts to persuade EU citizens to stay after Brexit, its First Minister will tell French lawmakers on Tuesday, amid concerns about potential workforce shortages in the largest of the United Kingdom’s three smaller nations. FILE PHOTO: Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon makes a statement to the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain January 8, 2019. REUTERS/Russell Cheyne Nicola Sturgeon, who supports Scottish independence from the United Kingdom, will tell French lawmakers that Britain’s proposals for its exit from the European Union and limitations on freedom of movement will damage Scotland’s economy more than Britain as a whole. Small business and tourism associations have warned of labour shortages already occurring for remote, low-paid work such as food processing and hospitality which are key to Scottish economic success and depend heavily on EU workers. Political tension has increased … [Read more...] about Scotland to step up efforts to keep EU citizens after Brexit,…
Migration into UK could rise after Brexit
The measure - the difference between the numbers arriving and departing- could reach 380,000 a year if the proposed new system is introduced, according to campaign group Migration Watch UK. This would be higher than the record figure of 336,000, which has been registered three times, most recently in the 12 months to June 2016. The latest statistics put net long-term international migration at an estimated 273,000 in the year to June 2018. Migration Watch UK said its calculations would mean a rise of more than 50pc compared with the current 10-year average of 250,000 a year. But the Home Office described the report's claims as "inaccurate and untrue". Following repeated delays, ministers finally presented details of the biggest shake-up of the immigration regime for more than 40 years shortly before Christmas. Under the proposals, a new route will be created for migrants at any skill level to come to the UK temporarily, the annual cap on skilled work visas will be scrapped, and … [Read more...] about Migration into UK could rise after Brexit
New EU migrants will get three-year right to stay under no-deal Brexit – Javid
News / UK and world by Press Association January 28, 2019, 8:55 pm Send us a story Sign up to our Daily newsletter EU migrants arriving after Brexit will be able to stay in the UK for up to three years in a no-deal scenario, the Government has announced. Home Secretary Sajid Javid unveiled details of arrangements for the immigration system from March 30, in the event that Britain departs the bloc without an agreement. For an interim period EU citizens will be able to enter the UK as they do now. But following the end of free movement, those wishing to stay longer than three months will need to apply for permission under a new European Temporary Leave to Remain scheme. People who obtain this status will be entitled to live, work and study in the country for a further three years. EU citizens wishing to extend their stay beyond three years will have to make a further application under the new “skills-based” immigration system, which is due … [Read more...] about New EU migrants will get three-year right to stay under no-deal Brexit – Javid