Doubling leave to remain timeframe for UK care workers ‘cruel’, say campaigners

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The UK's care sector is currently facing significant staffing shortages, with many care homes and providers relying on migrant workers to fill gaps in the workforce. The proposal to extend the leave to remain timeframe could have significant implications for the sector, potentially leading to further shortages and disruptions to care services. Campaigners argue that the move would unfairly penalize care workers, who are often low-paid and undertake emotionally demanding work.

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Doubling leave to remain timeframe for UK care workers ‘cruel’, say campaigners

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