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UK job vacancies tumble to five-year low as Middle East conflict hits hiring

Economic fallout from Iran war rattles employers, figures suggest

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May 19, 2026 · 8:40 AM1 min readSource: Financial Times
UK job vacancies tumble to five-year low as Middle East conflict hits hiring

Economic fallout from Iran war rattles employers, figures suggest

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