What impact will a points-based immigration system actually have? And what’s next for the National Theatre?

<p>The government says its proposed <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/government-under-fire-for-changes-to-uks-immigration-rules-a4365541.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">points-based immigration system</a> is “firm and fair”. Business leaders warn it’s “a disaster”. The Leader speaks to the Evening Standard’s Jonathan Prynn to find out <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/new-points-based-uk-immigration-system-a4365776.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">what the plans actually involve</a>, and what their true impact on the UK and its economy could be. Will events like Wimbledon really be hit by a shortage of workers?</p><br><p><strong>The National Theatre's new season:</strong></p><p>When National Theatre artistic director Rufus Norris was appointed, he made diversity his main goal. Now he’s confirmed he’ll do another five years in the job, Evening Standard arts editor Nancy Durrant looks at whether or not he’s achieved that. We also talk about<a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/go/london/theatre/national-theatre-new-season-small-island-kristin-scott-thomas-a4365856.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> the theatre’s new season</a>, including the return of Small Island.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><br><p>Subscribe, rate and review The Leader on Apple Podcasts, Acast, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>