Since Brexit and the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union, the island state has faced shortages.
After the closure of dozens of gas stations, there are many queues in the United Kingdom to avoid running out of gas. Before fuel, other products ran out. Some restaurants were particularly hungry for chicken or milkshakes. The reason: the limited number of truck drivers to ensure deliveries. Since Brexit, 15 to 20,000 European truckers have left British soil, according to the unions.
Faced with this crisis, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson finally gave in. 5,000 visas will be granted to truck drivers. News that was announced by the Minister of Transport. Visas that will be valid until Christmas, the government wishing to rely on long-term labor. The latter has also promised investments to train 4,000 drivers per year. However, transport professionals believe that more measures will be needed to resolve the crisis in the short term.