UK pharma industry still suffering skills shortages despite progress

The UK’s pharmaceutical industry is still suffering from skills shortages, despite recent progresses, the UK’s industry body warned today.

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Job applications into the sector have fallen a quarter since last June, according to data

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The Home Office placed specialist pharma roles onto the occupation shortages list in May 2021,

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More than 40 per cent decline in people applying for vacancies between May and June of this year

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