UK's jobs downturn abates slightly ahead of budget, survey shows

UK's jobs downturn abates slightly ahead of budget, survey shows

The downturn in Britain's labour market abated slightly last month as recruiters reported the first increase in demand for temporary staff in over a year, a survey showed on Friday.

Hiring on ice as employers wait for budget

Signs of progress in latest REC-KPMG jobs survey, especially for temporary roles, but many firms will be waiting for clarity on tax and spending plans

UK Wages Subdued in Stabilizing Jobs Market, Recruiters Say

UK wages barely grew last month, according to a closely watched survey that will offer the Bank of England more confidence that inflationary pressures are easing.

U.K. Labor Market Shows Signs Of Stabilization With Uptick In Temporary Hiring

The downturn in Britain’s labour market abated slightly last month as recruiters reported the first increase in demand for temporary staff in over a year, a survey showed on Friday. The monthly Report on Jobs from accountants KPMG and the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), a trade body, showed permanent job placements contracted in October at the slowest rate since July last year. While the readings still fitted with a subdued pictu…

"Further stabilisation" in UK jobs market seen last month