Neil Carberry, REC Chief Executive, said:

“The clearest story in the economy right now is momentum being held up by uncertainty. In the jobs market, that is where temporary work comes into its own. With businesses tapping the brakes on permanent hiring in the face of higher costs, the Gulf crisis and new employment red tape, temporary work is making up the gap. May saw its fastest rate of growth in years. This is a huge strength for workers and employers across the country, as it keeps the wheels turning in challenging times. Recognising this and backing our well-regulated temporary and contract workforce should be a priority for Government, starting with big changes to the approach to zero hours rules.”