A recent survey by the Bank of England has revealed that businesses are cutting jobs at the fastest rate in nearly four years. The survey, conducted among chief financial officers of 2,000 companies, showed a 0.5% decrease in employment levels over the past three months compared to the same period last year.
This decline is the most significant since the autumn of 2021, as companies struggled with increased national insurance contributions, minimum wage levels, and business rates following budget measures in the spring. The survey also cited the negative impact of Donald Trump’s trade war on exporters to the United States.
The outlook for employment remains bleak, with companies expected to reduce employment levels by 0.5% over the next year, marking the weakest projection since October 2020. Additionally, participants in the survey indicated plans to raise their prices by 3.8% over the next 12 months.
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