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Immigration: No visas for low-skilled workers, government saysImmigration: No visas for low-skilled workers, government says18 February 2020 Image copyrightGetty ImagesLow-skilled workers would not get visas under post-Brexit immigration plans unveiled by the government.It is urging employers to "move away" from relying on "cheap labour" from Europe and invest in retaining staff and developing automation technology.The Home Office said EU and non-EU citizens coming to the UK would be treated equally after UK-EU free movement ends on 31 December.Labour said the "hostile environment" will make it hard to attract workers.But Home Secretary Priti Patel said the new system would mean "the brightest and the best will be able to come to the United Kingdom". BBC Briefing: Your guide to immigrationHow could a UK points-based immigration system work?How has immigration changed in your area?The government, which said it was aiming to reduce overall migration…