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July hiring holds, temp vacancies up after two years

8/10/2026

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  • Prime Minister Andy Burnham said hiring by British firms held steady in July, ending a 45-month downturn that began after the 2022 Liz Truss crisis.
  • The Recruitment & Employment Confederation and KPMG reported temporary vacancies rose for the first time in two years.
  • Callum Licence of KPMG warned that a sustained recovery depends on the policies Burnham will set in his October 28 budget.