UK Graduate Job Vacancies Hit Decade Low
💡 Why it matters
This sharp decline means thousands of new graduates will face intense competition for fewer opportunities, potentially delaying career starts and increasing financial pressure.
UK graduate job vacancies plunged to 8,383 in July 2026, a 45% drop from the previous year and the lowest level since 2016. The data comes from recruitment website Adzuna, which began tracking vacancies a decade ago.
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The Guardian
UK graduate job vacancies plunge to lowest in a decade
43d ago
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BBC News
Graduate job vacancies drop by almost 50% in a year, survey suggests
42d ago
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