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UK Job Market Plummets Amid Tax Hikes and Layoffs

2/10/2025

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UK companies are scaling back hiring and laying off employees in response to impending tax hikes, including a £25 billion increase in National Insurance.
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation notes the largest drop in permanent job vacancies since August 2020.
Retailers predict job losses and rising prices, reflecting a two-year low in business confidence.
Major retailers, including Marks & Spencer and NEXT, expect substantial financial repercussions from the new budget policies.

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Story summary

UK companies are scaling back hiring and laying off employees in response to impending tax hikes, including a £25 billion increase in National Insurance.
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation notes the largest drop in permanent job vacancies since August 2020.
Retailers predict job losses and rising prices, reflecting a two-year low in business confidence.
Major retailers, including Marks & Spencer and NEXT, expect substantial financial repercussions from the new budget policies.