Solve worker shortages with immigration – CBI boss

The UK should use immigration to solve worker shortages and boost economic growth, the boss of the UK's biggest business group has said.

by | 21 Nov, 2022

Tony Danker called on politicians to be “practical” about immigration at the CBI’s conference in Birmingham.

His speech comes as many firms struggle to recruit staff.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he wanted to attract the best talent from around the world, but also tackle illegal immigration.

Recent official figures show the UK’s unemployment rate has edged up, and the Bank of England has forecast it will nearly double by 2025 as the country goes through a tough recession.

Meanwhile job vacancies remain near record levels.

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has also said UK business investment has dropped in recent months and remains below pre-pandemic levels.
Read more at BBC News

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