Foreign-born workers have been entirely responsible for the post-pandemic recovery in employment. But a gradual rise in labour market participation and a moderation in net migration may mean the share of UK-born employment starts to rise again. The risk is if net migration falls by more than participation rises and the supply of labour declines relative to demand. That could mean wage growth remains higher than otherwise.
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