Get the app →
BriefTea logoBriefTea

Every story in sixty words

Business

Just 8,383 graduate jobs advertised across the UK last month

Just 8,383 graduate jobs advertised across the UK last month

Just 8,383 graduate jobs were advertised across the UK in July, down 45% in a year and the lowest since Adzuna began tracking in 2016. The figures land as a record 262,820 students prepare to start university, with employers blaming hiring costs and AI. One expert cautions the fall may partly reflect fewer roles labelled graduate, calling the market weak but not collapsed.

46 minutes ago

Get the app

More briefs

GeneralYorkshireman believed to be first British national to die fighting for Russia against Ukraine GeneralEssex councillor criticises Wethersfield asylum centre's 'holiday camp' facilities GeneralNew EU rules make it easier to repair broken products GeneralUS warns countries to cut Iran ties or face sanctions GeneralIsrael kills three in Gaza, warns against border kites GeneralIcelanders vote on restarting EU membership negotiations Browse all stories →