Businesses claim that a reduced number of applications is putting a strain on recruitment, amidst reasons such as border controls, retirements and fewer EU applicants coming to work in the UK due to Brexit. Additionally, some EU workers returned to their home countries during the pandemic, either due to businesses making workers redundant or to be with their families, meaning the industry has not only fewer applicants but a reduced workforce, too. As Covid-19 restrictions ease, hospitality job vacancies increase The