Workforce to receive boost from Romanians and Bulgarians

Relatively strong growth in the workforce is one factor that should prevent the unemployment rate from falling quickly towards the Bank of England’s 7% threshold. An influx of workers from Romania and Bulgaria should support this growth, allowing interest rates to remain lower for longer.

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