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- UK firms increased full-time hiring in August, the first rise since September 2022.
- KPMG UK chief executive Jon Holt said the uptick shows confidence returning to the labour market.
- Permanent staff hiring in the North of England fell for a third consecutive month in August.
- Temporary-worker billings in the North rose for a fourth month, reaching the highest level in over four years.
