To boost the UK economy in the 1950s, what was actively encouraged?

After the Second World War, Britain faced significant labour shortages across various industries. The war effort had taken a toll, and the economy needed a boost to rebuild and grow. To address this, the British government actively encouraged immigration, particularly from the Commonwealth countries. The 1948 British Nationality Act granted citizenship to all people living in Commonwealth countries and gave them the right to work in Britain. This led to increased immigration from places like the Caribbean, India, and Pakistan. These new arrivals filled crucial roles in sectors such as transport, healthcare, and manufacturing, contributing significantly to the post-war economic boom. While education was always important, it wasn't specifically encouraged in the 1950s as a direct economic boost in the same way immigration was. The slave trade, of course, had been abolished long before this period, and while savings accounts are helpful for individuals, immigration was the targeted solution to the immediate post-war labour shortage.