Britain sets limits on Romania and Bulgaria workers

Britain has officially confirmed its shift from an open door policy to labour market restrictions on workers from the two newest EU member states - Bulgaria and Romania.

Under the UK scheme - outlined in a written statement to the country's parliament by UK Home Office secretary John Reid on Tuesday (23 October) - the Balkan migrants can live in Britain and work as self-employed persons.

But while high-skilled professionals, such as doctors or computer scientists will be welcome,...