G&G verified business evidence
Around 29% of UK businesses with 10 or more employees reported recruitment difficulties in October 2025.
Among businesses reporting recruitment difficulties, 50% cited a lack of qualified applicants and 33% cited a low number of applications. The survey group includes small, medium and large employers and is not limited to SMEs.
BICS official statistics in development.
Office for National Statistics
Business insights and impact on the UK economy: 4 December 2025
The bulletin reports recruitment difficulties for 29% of businesses with 10 or more employees.
Office for National Statistics. Business insights and impact on the UK economy: 4 December 2025. 4th of December, 2025. https://www.ons.gov.uk/businessindustryandtrade/business/businessservices/bulletins/businessinsightsandimpactontheukeconomy/4december2025
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