UK graduate job postings fall to lowest level since 2020, Indeed survey finds
British hiring declined in the first half of 2026 as graduate vacancies reached their lowest level since 2020, while demand for AI skills hit a record high.
London, United Kingdom. British hiring fell in the first six months of 2026, with job postings for graduates at their lowest level since 2020, according to a survey by recruitment platform Indeed. Demand for AI skills reached a record high.
Labour market pressure
Indeed senior economist Jack Kennedy said the UK labour market was under sustained pressure, with hiring demand declining across most parts of the economy and posted wage growth gradually cooling.
He said the situation was particularly challenging for graduates and younger workers, who were competing for fewer opportunities to gain an initial foothold.
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