Job Vacancies Fall Below 700,000 for First Time in over Five Years

Job vacancies fall below 700,000 for first time in over five years

Job vacancies have fallen below 700,000 for the first time in over five years, official data has shown, as the UK labour market continued to show signs of weakening. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said vacancy levels decreased in the three months to September by 21,000. It means the number of job vacancies stood [...]

Job vacancies fall as small firms cut back on recruitment

Small firms cite labour costs as a key factor in scaling back hiring, the Office for National Statistics says.

Job vacancies fall as employers remain cautious about hiring

Recruitment opportunities decline as smaller businesses face rising employment costs, despite modest improvements in headline labour market indicators.