Good morning, Europe. Wednesday starts with a clear signal from Britain’s labour market and a practical way to take stock of your own next move.
Reuters morning read: Britain’s jobs market remained soft, Reuters reports, with vacancies at their lowest level in four years and regular pay growth holding at 3.5% in the three months to July. The figures arrive before the Bank of England’s rate decision and matter well beyond the City: hiring plans, household incomes, and borrowing costs all meet here.
Read more: Reuters: UK jobs market stays soft before BoE rate call
Useful this morning: If work or training is on your mind, the UK National Careers Service has a free skills assessment. Its 40 questions take about 5–10 minutes and return career suggestions based on what you enjoy and do well. Even if you are not job-hunting, the results can help put useful language around strengths that are easy to overlook.
Read more: National Careers Service: Discover your skills and careers
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