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UK Labour Market Cooling Continues And Business Hiring Caution Persists
In the quarter to January 2026, employment and unemployment levels both rose, the inactivity rate fell, vacancies were broadly unchanged
Mar 19, 2026
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Making STEM hiring work for infrastructure employers
Hiring in the STEM sector presents a real opportunity for infrastructure employers. The STEM skills shortage is a challenge, but it also gives employers a chance to rethink how they attract and grow talent in a way that meets candidates where they are.
Feb 18, 2026
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UK Unemployment Rate Reaches Post-Pandemic High And Wage Growth Continues To Slow
In the quarter to December 2025, unemployment and redundancy levels both rose, the employment rate fell slightly and strong private sector wage growth has continued to slow. Provisional estimates suggest that vacancies are struggling to grow, and inactivity levels decreased slightly, but remain stubbornly high. As such, the UK labour market picture is broadly unchanged from recent months, but there is a growing challenge of people wanting to work, being unable to find it.
Feb 17, 2026
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Finance talent won’t wait for you in 2026
Hiring challenges in accountancy and finance aren’t easing up - and they’re not a passing phase. The UK talent market is moving fast and organisations which continue to treat hiring as a cyclical, or purely transactional, activity will be left behind.
Feb 13, 2026
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