says there is no one reason for the rise in inactivity. Some have decided to stop working due to ill-health, officials believe, while the events of the past two years have convinced others that the time is right to call it a day. Whatever the reason, demand for workers currently exceeds supply, which is why the number of vacancies is so high.
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