UK food industry suffers from labour shortage
A report by the Association of Labour Providers (ALP) has revealed that 70% of UK food and beverage manufacturers are suffering from a shortage of low and unskilled labour.
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A report by the Association of Labour Providers (ALP) has revealed that 70% of UK food and beverage manufacturers are suffering from a shortage of low and unskilled labour.
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