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Re:Employee shortages: Where have all the workers gone? by dazc on Saturday July 31, 2021 @11:31AM (#28019009)
There are currently many more licensed UK drivers not working in the industry than there are vacancies.

Maybe ask why so many people have chosen to do other things such as amazon delivery or other such jobs that pay better, have better conditions and don't require regular medicals and certification, etc paid from one's own pocket?

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Re:Employee shortages: Where have all the workers gone? by aix1 on Saturday July 31, 2021 @12:30PM (#28019551)
> There are currently many more licensed UK drivers not working in the industry than there are vacancies.

Do you have data to back this up (specifically for HGV-licensed drivers, which is what the post you replied to was talking about)?

I briefly looked for stats around valid HGV licences out there, but couldn't find any recent figures.

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Re:Employee shortages: Where have all the workers gone? by dazc on Sunday August 01, 2021 @01:30AM (#28024015)
It was from a radio interview I heard the other day, not sure what the actual figure was or the official source. So, take my comment as unproven.
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