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Jobseeker numbers surge at fastest pace in five years
UK jobseekers surge as permanent hiring declines and redundancies rise, driven by economic uncertainty and increased wage costs from government policy changes.
- Last month, KPMG and REC reported that starting salary growth eased to its slowest pace in four-and-a-half years, while overall wage growth stagnated at similarly weak levels in the United Kingdom.
- The Bank of England's survey last week showed UK businesses cut jobs fastest in four years amid rising redundancies and wage costs after the Government hiked National Insurance and minimum wage in April.
- The KPMG and REC index recorded permanent placements at 44.2 in August, up from 40 in July, while temporary billings rose to 46.8 but remained in contraction; the survey of around 400 recruitment consultancies matched the Bank's report of a 0.5% employment cut over three months.
- Recruiters said the pool of candidates surged, marking the steepest increase in about five years, and Chancellor Rachel Reeves now faces mounting pressure ahead of the autumn Budget amid reports she may broaden the National Insurance levy affecting 190,000 workers.
- Pat McFadden will lead the Department for Work and Pensions' transformation into a 'growth ministry', the Work and Pensions Committee urges extending job-search from four weeks to three months, and officials hope September data next month show improvement.
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UK Jobseeker Surge Marks Sharpest Rise In Five Years
The number of people seeking work in the UK has risen at its sharpest rate in half a decade, signalling a significant cooling in the labour market and raising concerns for both policymakers and businesses.According to the latest KPMG and Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) survey, August saw the steepest rise in jobseeker numbers since late 2020. The increase comes as redundancies rise and companies rein in hiring amid higher costs and …
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38% Center
L 38%
C 38%
R 25%
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