Britain’s job market ‘floundering’ as companies remain cautious about hiring

Data shows labour market is still in a fragile position due to economic uncertainty, with few signs of recovery

Britain's jobs market is floundering" amid weak hiring demand, with only limited signs of recovery, data has revealed.

Companies remain cautious about hiring staff amid cost pressures and economic uncertainty, according to two reports released on Monday. They show the labour market continues to be in a fragile position.