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Retail CEOs call for Government action to ease youth hiring costs
Helen Dickinson, CEO of the BRC, said retailers are being priced out of hiring young people as taxes and red tape push up the cost of entry-level jobs.
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One in three graduates rejected from entry-level jobs due to lack of experience, data finds
One in five graduates gave up before applying, according to a survey from Careerminds UK.
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Only one in five entry-level job listings on LinkedIn disclose salary, data finds
Analysis from Careerminds UK found sales and commercial roles were the most open about pay.
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Cambridge ranked as best UK city for graduates starting their careers – Edumentors
Data showed that Cambridge offered the most entry-level job openings in the country, with three graduate positions advertised for every 10 residents.
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Arm and Savills named top employers for students and graduates in 2026 – Higherin
Savills was named the top undergraduate employer, with students giving high ratings for training and skill development.
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Over 11 million Brits unhappy in their jobs, data reveals
The research from Higherin found 63% of people would have been interested in retraining for another career if given the opportunity.
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73% of hiring managers say skills shortages hold back entry-level appointments – CV Genius
30% valued portfolio projects as a signal of employability, compared to 16% for internships and 19% for part-time jobs.
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Half of SMEs set to cut entry-level jobs as AI adoption rises – Rathbones
Among those already using AI, 33% said they had reduced hiring of graduates or entry-level staff, while 62% said AI had made no difference to hiring so far.
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Most ‘entry-level’ jobs now require experience, finds CV Genius
Most employers wanted applicants to have between six months and two years of relevant experience.