At those roadshows, Tommy would stimulate “serious discussion” with local MPs about current work permit restrictions for trained chefs from Bangladesh. Due to those restrictions, Asian restaurants are suffering in the UK. “They are facing closures.”In an interview with bdnews24.com, Tommy explained the current work permit restrictions require that chefs from Bangladesh have to earn at least £29,570 a year in order to qualify for a visa from the UK government. “Now, one might argue that this skills gap could be met through recruitment from the local population,” Tommy said. Tommy Miah, often recognised as the Curry King in Britain, has been running the International Indian Chef of the Year Competition since 1991.

Source: bd News24 May 06, 2017 11:03 UTC