The UK is facing a severe labor shortage following Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic.
The UK government is considering a plan to increase the amount of time international students work part-time to fill vacancies and boost the economy.
Citing government sources, The Times, UK, said that British ministers encouraged British students and foreign students to take up more part-time jobs to address labor shortages in areas such as hospitality. hotel, retail.
The government is discussing increasing the limit on the number of paid working hours for foreign students from 20 to 30 hours per week, or possibly scrapping the regulation altogether. The country is also considering measures to remove barriers and encourage students to find jobs.
The UK is facing a severe labor shortage following Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic. Previously, Australia and Canada also allowed to relax regulations on overtime working hours for international students to focus on economic growth.
The director of International Universities UK, Jamie Arrowsmith, admits: “I am pleased that the government has recognized the talents and skills of international students for the country’s economy. However, increasing overtime may affect the health and learning experience of students.
According to Mr. Jamie, the government can expand the conditions to stay and work following graduation for international students if it wants to ensure this human resource makes the best contribution to the economy.
