The government is attempting to boost the number of people in work, a key economic challenge for the UK.
The government is also considering allowing international students to work more than the current limit of 20 hours a week.Insiders say there is a "carrot and stick" approach to try to boost the workforce, a key economic challenge for the UK.
"What is unusual is that most other countries have seen that labour force participation has reversed itself [since the pandemic] to a greater or lesser extent that has not happened in this country. And that is what marks out the UK".
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Budget 2023: 'My energy bills have doubled to £3,000 in a year'A florist in Slough warned now is not the time to scale back support with energy bills.
Read more »
Oscars 2023: 16 bitesize facts - from Cate Blanchett to Michelle YeohQuirky coincidences and possible record breakers from this year's Academy Award nominations.
Read more »
Oil Prices Are Set To Rise Throughout 2023 | OilPrice.comMost forecasters seem to expect higher prices for oil later this year as increasing global demand is set to outpace supply
Read more »
Holi 2023: India celebrates festival of coloursMillions of people mark the occasion with processions and festive meals.
Read more »
Eurovision 2023: Hotel phishing scam targets song contest fansBooking.com confirmed 'some accommodation partners were targeted' but denied a security breach.
Read more »
SUPER GT: Can Nissan’s flagship #23 car bounce back in 2023?While Nissan won the SuperGT last year with the new Z, it was a year to forget for the brand's flagship 23 car. R_Quintarelli looks back at what went wrong and says why he thinks 2023 will be a different story:
Read more »