UK recruiters saw hiring pick up for the first time in four years in August, according to FT citing a survey by KPMG and the Recruitment and Employment Confederation

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"An index of permanent job placements, published on a monthly basis by KPMG and the Recruitment & Employment Confederation, edged into positive territory for the first time since September 2022, rising to 50.5 from 50 in July."

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