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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Rajeev Syal

Liz Truss plans more immigration in effort to fill vacancies and drive growth

Liz Truss
The prime minister, Liz Truss, may also ease the English-language requirement in some sectors. Photograph: Dylan Martinez/Reuters

Liz Truss is preparing to increase immigration to fill job vacancies and boost economic growth in a move that will anger some of her ministers and MPs.

The prime minister plans to raise the number of workers allowed to enter the UK, government sources have confirmed.

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