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October is Black History Month and celebrates the outstanding contributions that black people have made to society worldwide but also calls for continued action to tackle racism and ensure Black History is represented and celebrated all year round. Tackling inequalities in the workplace and supporting multiculturalism and diversity will help shape a better world for everyone. Read the full article within.

Thewlis Graham Associates are delighted to have worked with Grays's Inn on the appointment of Under Treasurer. Brigadier Stephen Cartwright has been appointed as the Under Treasurer to succeed Tony Harking on Friday 7 October 2022. Full details within.

The latest KPMG and REC, UK Report on Jobs survey, compiled by S&P Global, pointed to a further slowdown in recruitment activity across the UK at the end of the third quarter. Permanent staff appointments and temp billings expanded at the weakest rates in over a year-and-a-half, as uncertainty over the outlook and limited staff supply hampered growth. At the same time, overall vacancy growth continued to ease, with both permanent and temporary staff demand rising at the softest rates since February 2021. The downturn in candidate availability meanwhile abated only slightly, which combined with the rising cost of living drove further steep increases in starting salaries and temp pay.

Thewlis Graham Associates are delighted to have worked with the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) to appoint their new President - Natasha Kaplinsky. The newsreader, presenter and journalist is a recognised figure in British public life and is passionate about issues affecting children’s rights and welfare. Natasha will take up the new position in October and will replace current President, Patrick Swaffer, who has held the post since 2012. Read the full article within.

Today is World Mental Health Day. The theme for this year, as set by the World Federation for Mental Health, is ‘making mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority’ and we’re asking you to look after ‘Number 1’ when it comes to your mental health. Look after your own mental health but also check others around you are doing ok too. It can take just a few seconds to make a big difference. Be kind. Every day is mental health awareness day.

In July-September 2022, business confidence in the UK economy fell by a further 3% from the previous rolling quarter to net: -67, a new record low. However, employers in September (net: -69) were more optimistic than in August (net: -71). Employers’ confidence in making hiring and investment decisions fell slightly to net: -27. Similarly, there was a slight uptick in September to net: -26 from net: -31 in August. Read the full report within.

Business confidence in the UK economy further deteriorated this quarter, falling from net: -50 in April-June 2022 to -67 in July-September. Employer confidence in making hiring and investment decisions similarly deteriorated, from net: -13 in Q2 2022 to net: -27 in Q3.