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UK job security hits three-and-a-half year low for most workers
A new S&P Global UK consumer index found that workers in all industries except IT and telecoms felt less secure last month. The drop in job security is the strongest since February 2023, with retail workers reporting the greatest concern in September. The overall consumer sentiment index slipped to 42.7 in September, indicating notable strain on household financial confidence.
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