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Job vacancies fall as small firms cut back on recruitment

Published October 20, 2026 2:19 am • Updated October 20, 2026 2:19 am •
Job vacancies fall as small firms cut back on recruitment
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Small firms cite labour costs as a key factor in scaling back hiring, the Office for National Statistics says.

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

Source: BBC Business — Original report ↗

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