The UK economy is suffering an acute shortage of workers with vacancies running at record levels, according to official figures.
The crisis has led to growing calls across key sectors for government intervention, as recruitment is hampered by a combination of post-pandemic shortfalls and Brexit rules.
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) reported there were 1.66 million vacancies at the end of August, with that number set to continue rising in the coming months.
Businesses – including supermarket, fast food and pub chains – are united in demanding ministers extend the Shortage Occupation List to allow more workers from abroad, including the EU, to fill UK vacancies in critical jobs.
Shortages fuel demand for HGV training
Here is a list of 10 occupations where, according to the REC and industry data, worker shortages are among the most acute:
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