The UK job market may be thawing as employers revive recruitment plans.
Permanent appointments stabilised in July after 45 months of decline dating back to 2022, said a study by accountants KPMG and industry body Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC).
Temporary vacancies rose for the first time in two years and demand for staff fell at its slowest pace in 22 months. Demand for permanent staff is still subdued due to uncertainty caused by political upheaval.
The jobs market has started to recover but experts warn of muted demand for permanent staff
Higher labour costs have also hit
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