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  • Businesses slam brakes on hiring over Burnham uncertainty

    Economics

    The UK’s lofty tax bill and concerns surrounding the direction of an Andy Burnham premiership have led to a subdued jobs market, new research suggests, as employers pause hiring whilst they wait for further clarity on the likely incoming Prime Minister’s tax policies. Available jobs in London slumped five per cent in the second quarter [...]

    Andy Burnham speaking passionately at a public event, wearing a suit, highlighting his role as a prominent political figure.
  • City job openings set for ‘slight recovery’ after election-fuelled slump

    Banking

    Recruitment for London finance jobs is expected to stage a "slight recovery" under the new Labour government, according to new research.

    Banking, which accounts for an estimated 41 per cent of London finance openings, is poised to record its second straight annual decline in vacancies this year.
  • Canada hiring rebounds in 2024 but still well below post-Covid highs

    Financial services

    The number of jobs posted by City finance firms rebounded at the start of 2024, according to a new survey, although the market remains subdued following a rough year for recruiters.

    Company bosses are sounding alarm on tariff shocks.
  • Half of UK workers would turn down pay rise to keep working from home

    March 12, 2024

    Just over half of UK workers would forgo a pay rise in order to not work from the office full time, according to a new survey.

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