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- UK job vacancies fell to 694,000 in January, a five-year low, per Adzuna.
- The vacancy count declined 3% from December and 16% from January 2025.
- The broader trend since mid-2025 reflects rising national insurance contributions and increased automation.
- Competition rose to 2.4 jobseekers per vacancy, while salaries averaged £43,289, above 3% inflation.
- Andrew Hunter of Adzuna noted signs of resilience in certain sectors, indicating ongoing demand for skilled workers.
