Help! We Need a Builder: Britain's Skills Shortage

It's estimated the UK needs nearly a million new recruits in trades and construction over the next decade. At the same time demand is soaring, creating a perfect storm which threatens homeowners, businesses and the national economy. So why are we in this situation and what can be done about it? Reporter Michelle Ackerley has been finding out.

Release Date: 1999-04-08
Seasons: 1 3 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
TMDb: 4.0/10
  • Country: GB
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 30

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