BBCNEWS BBC News June 5, 2021 21:28:00
Cumbria tourism's latest survey has highlighted the challenges facing businesses here in the lake district, with 68% saying there is a significant problem recruiting staff. business responses also reveal 73% cite a lack of applicants and 44% say there is a skills shortage. lack of affordable housing and public transport difficulties isn't new, but many businesses weren't expecting the current staff shortages. i've had clients in tears, you know? i've had them ringing up saying, please help. in fact, i had a chef the other day, a head chef, say to me that the hours he's having to work because h...