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Jobless rate falls but small firms cut back hiring
Small firms cite labour costs as a key factor in scaling back hiring, the Office for National Statistics says.
Published Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 11:26
Small firms cite labour costs as a key factor in scaling back hiring, the Office for National Statistics says.
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