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<p>The labour market is strong by historical standards. The overall inactivity rate,
a factor in labour shortages, remains historically low.</p><p> </p><p>Where low pay
is a barrier to certain sectors, the Government is supporting better pay by, for example,
ensuring that all tips go to staff and increasing the National Living Wage to £10.42
an hour.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is also investing £3.8bn into skills and further
education over this Parliament to ensure workers can develop the skills that businesses
need.</p><p> </p><p>The Home Office meet regularly with a range of industry stakeholders
to discuss immigration policy and the needs of each sector.</p>
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