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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Richard Wheeler

Starmer would stop lower wages for overseas workers used to fill UK jobs

PA Wire

Businesses would be stopped from easing staff shortages by hiring cheaper overseas workers under immigration plans unveiled by Labour.

Sir Keir Starmer said he wants to scrap rules that allow firms to pay 20% below the going rate to hire overseas workers for jobs on the shortage occupation list.

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