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Are migrants filling labour shortages?
The report suggests that while some sectors may have shortages, the significant increase in non-EU workers taking jobs since 2014 doesn't necessarily mean they're filling gaps that British nationals can't or won't do. The Centre for Social Justice is concerned about the impact on working-age benefits.
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