Britain’s jobs market downturn eases as temporary hiring hits three-year high

Britain’s jobs market downturn eased slightly last month, according to a survey of recruitment companies on Wednesday that ​showed an upturn in temporary hiring and starting ‌salaries.

The monthly Report on Jobs from accountants KPMG and the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, a trade body, showed temporary billings ​growth rose to a more than three-year high ​in June, although permanent placements contracted....