The latest CBI/KPMG London Business Survey has revealed that three-quarters (74%) of London businesses have had problems finding skilled staff.
This is a marked increase on the three-fifths (61%) who reported similar problems a a year ago and less than half (49%) in January 2005.
Furthermore, four-fifths (81%) of the capital's employers expect to encounter further shortages over the next six months.
Ian Barlow, KPMG London office senior partner, said: ‘The skills shortage in London continues to deteriorate yet London has the highest unemployment rate of any English region. We need a combination of measures to fix this.’
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