September saw the highest number of new job postings since the beginning of March, with almost 129,000 new adverts posted online between 14-20 September. Growth in hiring is led by the temporary sector, which saw billings expand at the steepest rate since December 2018.…
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While the economic impact of coronavirus is forcing many companies to lay off staff, this week shows hiring demand rising in sectors such as construction and energy. With the Chancellor carrying forward his summer statement pledge to create green homes, £1.3bn of investment was confirmed on the 4th August by housing secretary Robert Jenrick.…
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Lockdown has delivered unusual environmental benefits and the calls for a green Covid-19 recovery have been gathering steam. Last week, Rishi Sunak announced the ‘green homes scheme’ in his Summer Economic Statement, which aims to make homes more energy efficient, while also creating thousands more jobs in the construction sector.…
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The Chancellor’s Summer Economic statement delivered on the 8th July acknowledged tough times for businesses as 100,000 more firms reported decreasing turnover compared with the previous quarter. However, along with £30bn of initiatives to get people back to work and create new jobs, there’s some evidence that the hiring market is showing early signs of recovery.…
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Against the backdrop of the support schemes designed to shield the economy from the fall out of coronavirus, this week saw Chancellor Rishi Sunak deliver his summer economic statement. The statement outlined phase two of the UK’s economic recovery, with the focus firmly on jobs.…
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