HomeBussinessJob vacancies at five-year low as smaller firms scale back recruitment Bussiness Job vacancies at five-year low as smaller firms scale back recruitment By Jordan Lucas August 18, 2026 0 8 Share FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Small firms cite labour and operating costs as reasons for scaling back hiring, the UK’s statistics body says. Share FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Previous articleUK ‘supports Ukraine 100%’, Burnham says, after Russia’s drone warningNext articleFerguson shipyard to cut a quarter of its workforce Jordan Lucas RELATED ARTICLES Bussiness Air traffic failure was avoidable, says Transport Secretary September 9, 2026 Bussiness Petrol prices rise by 5p over a week as Iran war sends oil higher September 9, 2026 Bussiness Learner drivers still forced to wait months to book tests September 9, 2026 LEAVE A REPLY Cancel reply Comment: Please enter your comment! Name:* Please enter your name here Email:* You have entered an incorrect email address! Please enter your email address here Website: Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. - Advertisment - Most Popular Google picks Finland for its largest single investment in Europe September 9, 2026 Oil hits $100 a barrel for first time since July after US and Houthi strikes September 9, 2026 Europe’s royalty pay respects to King Harald V in Norway September 9, 2026 Air traffic failure was avoidable, says Transport Secretary September 9, 2026 Load more Recent Comments