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Categories: BUSINESS

North England hiring surge

Entities: Andy Burnham · Angela Cross · BDO LLP · Martyn Kendrick · Lloyds Banking Group

Overview

In early July, reports noted a rise in temporary staffing in North England as permanent hires fell, indicating a shift toward more flexible employment arrangements. By the end of the month, mid‑market companies in the region were planning to recruit large numbers of entry‑level staff, including many positions that do not require a degree. This hiring push was linked to strong business confidence, especially in the North East, and was presented as a way to address the large pool of NEETs in the UK. Despite the optimism, firms highlighted ongoing challenges such as rising employment costs and gaps in soft and technical skills that could limit the scale of recruitment.

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    North England mid‑market hiring and soaring business confidence boost jobs for NEETs

    Mid‑market firms in the North West aim to hire entry‑level staff for NEETs despite cost and skill challenges, as Lloyds reports record business confidence across the North of England.

  2. 19 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    North England temp staffing surges as permanent hires decline

    June data shows temporary staffing in North England hitting a two‑year high while permanent hires drop, amid economic uncertainty and rising starting salaries.

Sources

birminghampost.co.uk · lancashiretimes.co.uk · neconnected.co.uk · yorkshiretimes.co.uk