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Hiring in Britain ‘at weakest level since 2013’: report

Accounting firm BDO predicts a further decline due to interest rates and weak business demand

Business confidence showed modest growth, according to the research

Hiring in Britain hiring has slumped to a new decade low and is expected to worsen amid shrinking job vacancies, according to a new report.

In its latest employment index report, the accounting and business advisory firm BDO said it has recorded UK employment at its weakest since August 2013. The index dropped for a sixth consecutive month to a reading of 99.12 points.

It said there were small upticks in optimism from business owners ...