General · 10 August 2026
UK jobs market sees first temp vacancies rise in two years during July
Permanent job appointments stabilised in July after a 45-month decline, while temporary staff billings rose further. Recruiters observed that demand for short-term workers rose, an occurrence not seen in two years, and remuneration growth improved for both permanent and temporary positions. The improvement comes despite ongoing political and economic uncertainty, as businesses seek flexible solutions and invest in new projects.
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