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Will my local cafe close?

Fewer new arrivals, especially students and workers, could mean fewer people to fill jobs in sectors often reliant on migrant labour. This might lead to staff shortages in areas like hospitality and care, potentially increasing prices for consumers or reducing service availability in your local community.

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UK Net Migration Set To Fall To 120,000, Lowest Since 1997

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