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Job vacancies fall as small firms cut back on recruitment

Job vacancies fall as small firms cut back on recruitment
BBC News Tuesday 20 October 2026, 08:49 UTC 1 min read
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Small firms cite labour costs as a key factor in scaling back hiring, the Office for National Statistics says.

Small firms cite labour costs as a key factor in scaling back hiring, the Office for National Statistics says.
Small (PERSON) the Office for National Statistics (ORG)
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