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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Robert walters hikes cost cutting target after slumping to annual loss - The Untold Story

UK wage growth increased for the first time in more than a year (Alamy/PA) -

Recruiter Robert Walters has revealed plans to ramp up cost-cutting further after swinging to an annual loss and cautioning the jobs market will remain difficult in 2026.

The firm tumbled to a £19.6 million loss in 2025 against profits of £500,000 in 2024 as net fees slumped 15% to £274.2 million.

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