Experts Warn That UK Staffing Shortage Hitting Multiple Industries

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Published on November 16, 2021 - Duration: 01:30s

Experts Warn That UK Staffing Shortage Hitting Multiple Industries

Experts Warn That, UK Staffing Shortage, Hitting Multiple Industries.

'The Independent' reports that one in four pubs, restaurants and hotels have been forced to close down or reduce operational hours due to chronic staff shortages in the UK.

'The Independent' reports that one in four pubs, restaurants and hotels have been forced to close down or reduce operational hours due to chronic staff shortages in the UK.

UK Hospitality found that there are nearly 200,000 open positions across the country.

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According to 'The Independent,' many fear that competition for staff will intensify between the hospitality, retail and delivery industries.

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According to 'The Independent,' many fear that competition for staff will intensify between the hospitality, retail and delivery industries.

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UK Hospitality's poll of 700 members, representing 90% of all pubs, bars and restaurants in the UK, found that revenue was down by 20%.

'The Independent' points out that another survey found that half of all nightclubs and bars have been unable to operate at full capacity due to a lack of security staff.

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'The Independent' points out that another survey found that half of all nightclubs and bars have been unable to operate at full capacity due to a lack of security staff.

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Industry figures claim that ministers have refused to recognize the gravity of the situation and take meaningful action to address it.

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Industry figures claim that ministers have refused to recognize the gravity of the situation and take meaningful action to address it.

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UK Hospitality warned that the situation will worsen without government intervention.

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There is no sign of improvement.

We have a 10 per cent vacancy rate across the sector and thereโ€™s been no influx of workers after furlough ended... There just arenโ€™t sufficient staff to fulfil all the demand thatโ€™s out there.

, Kate Nichols, UK Hospitality chief executive, via Newsweek.

According to 'Newsweek,' vacancies across the economy have continued to climb, with the number of available job postings reaching a record high of 2.7 million last week.

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According to 'Newsweek,' vacancies across the economy have continued to climb, with the number of available job postings reaching a record high of 2.7 million last week.


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