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Industry bosses say there are now 3,000 job vacancies across the hospitality sector in Manchester including a range of roles in some of the city's top hotels, bars and restaurants that are simply not being filled.
That number is set to double in the weeks ahead - as the return of crowds to football matches at both Manchester United and Manchester City later this month means another 3,000 hospitality staff at both Old Trafford and
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