Employment & Skills

We need more than a task force for ‘British jobs’: we need to rewire our approach to employment and skills

The first step in addressing any problem is recognising its existence. In this context, yesterday's announcement of a new task force to tackle skills and labour shortages is a significant acknowledgement of a pressing issue. Current data reveals 900,000 unfilled jobs, with over one-third remaining vacant due to skill gaps. This persistent issue has stifled economic growth and prolonged unemployment for many.