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Job vacancies fall as small firms cut back on recruitment

Job vacancies fall as small firms cut back on recruitment

UK job vacancies suffered their largest fall since the start of the year, dropping to a five-year low as businesses reined in recruitment amid surging operating costs.

Business ·20 Oct 2026, 07:38 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read