Opinion

June 17, 2022

Forget the negative headlines about tech jobs, UK tech is very much still hiring

The real issue facing UK tech is tech talent supply


George Windsor

3 min read

Tech Nation

Recently it was reported that hiring at startups has collapsed, with new job listings down 20% and the number of live roles falling 13%. 

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