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Home Secretary Priti Patel to introduce ‘vindaloo visas’ to save the nation’s curry houses

BRITAIN will introduce “vindaloo visas” to save the nation’s curry houses, the Home Secretary will announce today.

Priti Patel is unveiling plans to lift immigration restrictions on skilled chefs.

 Home Secretary Priti Patel will unveils plans to introduce 'vindaloo visas' in an effort to save Britain's curry houses
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Home Secretary Priti Patel will unveils plans to introduce 'vindaloo visas' in an effort to save Britain's curry housesCredit: EPA

It comes amid fears Britain’s favourite takeaway is at risk of extinction as specialist cooks cannot get the clearance to move to the country.

Ms Patel last night said: “Before we introduce the new points-based immigration system post-Brexit, we are changing the rules to make it easier for restaurants to get the highly skilled chefs they need.

“The UK has one of the best food scenes in the world and these changes will make it even better.”

Curry houses are closing at a rate of two a week, research shows.

The industry has begged ministers for more help for years, warning a shortage of chefs will see more close their doors.

Previously, takeaway restaurants could not recruit specialist chefs from abroad.

PM Boris Johnson has promised Brexit Britain would open its doors to the “best and brightest” talent.

The Home Secretary will lift restrictions so they can look to India and other countries.

The Home Office said the move will be a huge boost to all takeaway eateries, not just curry houses.

She has also ruled that any new recruits moving to Britain do not have to meet the £35,800 earning threshold that other workers do.

 PM Boris Johnson has promised Brexit Britain would open its doors to the 'best and brightest' talent
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PM Boris Johnson has promised Brexit Britain would open its doors to the 'best and brightest' talentCredit: EPA
Priti Patel and Jeremy Corbyn pay tribute to PC Andrew Harper who was killed while responding to a reported burglary in Berkshire



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