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Following the announcement that Liz Truss has won the Conservative leadership race, APSCo has highlighted the key priorities that need to be at the top of the new Prime Minister’s agenda.

With the UK continuing to struggle with talent shortages and the elusive Employment Bill yet to be revealed, APSCo has outlined the critical policy developments that are needed if the country is to build and sustain a global, flexible workforce.

The absence of the Employment Bill in the Queen’s Speech delivered by Prince Charles today suggests that the skills agenda is slipping down the Government’s priority list, according to APSCo.

Professional vacancies in Northern Ireland increased last year following a 35% decline in hiring during 2020, with application numbers also showing promising signs of stability since the pandemic hit. That’s according to recent research from APSCo.

The Global Business Visa which came into force this month is a step in the right direction, but more is needed if the UK is to build a globally dynamic workforce.

Trade body warns the need to prioritise the Employment Bill