CBI responds to latest labour market statistics

Matthew Percival, CBI Director for People and Skills policy, said:

“Persistent labour and skills shortages are hitting growth and business investment, exacerbating the cost-of-living crisis. Boosting business confidence to accelerate growth should be front of mind for the current and next Government.

“The Government should make the skills and immigration systems responsive to shortages by updating the Shortage Occupations List, the courses eligible for the Lifetime Skills Guarantee, and reforming the Apprenticeship Levy to unlock business investment in the full range of skills the economy needs.”