UK job vacancies continued to decline in February, marking the sixteenth consecutive month of decrease due to a subdued economic outlook and rising payroll costs. Permanent vacancies fell at a sharper pace than temporary roles, with redundancies increasing the number of unemployed individuals. Starting salaries rose at the weakest pace in four years, while unemployment is expected to rise further. Experts suggest that despite recent interest rate cuts, businesses face significant cost pressures and need continued support for growth. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)