December marks second consecutive month below 1m vacancies.

Over 66,000 SMEs have been identified as at risk.

Significant growth in entrepreneurship outpaces 2022.

CPI increases for first time since February 2023.

Monthly GDP grows by 0.3%.

76% of businesses attempting to recruit faced difficulties.

Businesses face significant risks from disruptions.

Self-employed workforce sees major shift since pandemic.

Business leaders more optimistic about their own enterprises.