A gauge of UK labour demand rose at its slowest rate since 2012 in April, according to a survey by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation and KPMG. The monthly index fell to 53.6 from 55.5 in March. The survey also found starting salaries for new permanent staff rose by the least in two years. FILE PHOTO: Business confidence had been falling ahead of the UK's expected departure from the EU at the end of March, alongside slowing global growth. " The economy is still struggling but it has picked up some steam over recent months as we have seen more people entering work and businesses increasing their investment plans despite uncertainty about Brexit," said Chris Williamson,
A gauge of UK labour demand rose at its slowest rate since 2012 in April, according to a survey by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation and KPMG. The monthly index fell to 53.6 from 55.5 in March. The survey also found starting salaries for new permanent staff rose by the least in two years. Business confidence had been falling ahead of the UK's expected departure from the EU at the end of March, alongside slowing global growth. "The economy is still struggling but it has picked up some steam over recent months as we have seen more people entering work and businesses increasing their investment plans despite uncertainty about Brexit," said Chris Williamson,