Labour market remains fragile, says Black Country Chamber of Commerce
The Black Country Chamber of Commerce reports that the labour market in the region remains fragile, with 46,985 claimants last month, a slight decrease from the previous month. Despite the drop, challenges such as rising costs and recruitment difficulties persist, impacting businesses in Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall, and Wolverhampton. Nationally, unemployment rose to 5% and job vacancies hit a five-year low, highlighting broader economic pressures.
























