Job listings fall for second month as budget and employment law worries curb hiring
New job adverts and active vacancies fell sharply in November as employers paused hiring amid budget uncertainty and proposed Employment Rights Bill changes.
Three weeks till budget day and Rachel Reeves is being honest' about tax, just in time | Marina Hyde
Earlier promises of no additional borrowing or taxes were broken; the government now faces deteriorating economic confidence and must enact unpopular fiscal measures.
UK small business confidence holds firm despite cost challenges, SumUp report reveals
Confidence among UK small business owners remains strong in 2025 despite rising costs and economic uncertainty. Nearly half reported stronger business performance this year compared to the last.
Staff layoffs in UK gain pace amid Trump tariff turmoil and labour cost increases
Higher employment costs and the uncertainty from Donald Trump's tariffs have caused UK employers to drastically cut jobs and freeze hiring, marking a severe drop in confidence.