Subdued Christmas hiring reflects wider UK retail hiring problems
Tis the season for doom and gloom? After a summer of sport and spending, retail is now grappling with a looming autumn Budget, youth unemployment at a shocking high, and a Barclays consumer spend report reveals consumers are cautious as we approach winter.
Data from hiring platform Indeed reveals that as of October 2, Christmas job postings were 43% below the level in 2018, but broadly in line with 2025.
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