Job vacancies collapse as Budget tax raid puts firms off hiring, survey shows Economics The latest report on jobs from KPMG and the REC showed an "accelerated decline" in the number of people placed in permanent roles by recruiters.
Slack continues to build in jobs market but employers look to ‘green shoots’ Economics The survey pointed to a subdued demand for staff as a key reason for the decline in permanent placements, which extended the downturn to nearly two years.
Labour market slowdown might be coming to an end raising questions for Bank of England UK Economy The survey will give conflicting signals to the Bank of England, as policymakers mull their latest interest rate decision, due later today.