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<p>The UK Government is working with the haulage sector to promote jobs, training
and a range of other initiatives to get more people into HGV driving.</p><p> </p><p>Like
other sectors the focus should be on training and recruiting from the UK based workforce
in the first instance, especially given the impact of the pandemic resulting in more
looking for secure new employment.</p><p> </p><p>The temporary visa provision for
HGV drivers was introduced in response to potential reduced availability of some food
products in the run up to Christmas, enabling drivers to work in the UK until 28 February
2022. There are no plans to extend the validity of these visas beyond this date.</p>
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