The British government is facing backlash from business leaders, after announcing its determination to tighten immigration controls by virtually eliminating the ability of unskilled or low-skilled workers to come to the United Kingdom.
In unveiling the biggest shake-up of border control policies in half a century, Home Secretary Priti Patel claimed that Britain will introduce a points-based immigration system which "will attract the brightest and the best from around the globe".
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