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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Isabel Keane

Big companies aren’t making plans to hire in 2026: ‘Everybody’s afraid for their jobs’

Several large companies have indicated that they have no plans to expand their workforce in 2026, despite unemployment reaching a 4-year high, according to a report - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

2026 may be slow for job seekers.

Forecasters at job website Indeed expect minimal hiring growth in 2026, as several other large companies have already suggested that they have no plans to expand their workforce come the new year, according to a report.

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