the number ofjob vacancies in the uk have hit a record high as the economic recovery continues. new figures from the office for national statistics show the number of people in work, has also rebounded to levels not seen since before the pandemic. our business correspondent ben thompson is with me. so what s caused this ben? good, encouraging news? yes, it makes a change good, encouraging news? yes, it makes a change i good, encouraging news? yes, it makes a change i can good, encouraging news? yes, it makes a change i can come - good, encouraging news? yes, it makes a change i can come with | good, encouraging news? yes, it- makes a change i can come with good news as a result of this pandemic. vacanciesjumping above news as a result of this pandemic. vacancies jumping above pre pandemic levels for the first time in a very, very long time. 1.03 millionjob vacancies. that is a success story, it shows the economy is recovering but the problem is, thosejobs are vacant and it means
isles and scotland through this afternoon and evening. dry and bright weather with sunshine around. tonight, that rain gradually pushes towards the north sea. most places become dry with a bit of drizzle here and there. it will turn misty and murky in places with that tomorrow but tomorrow should be a drier day. more details on that later. hello this is bbc news. a uk wide programme of boosterjabs for those aged over 50 is expected to be confirmed. its part of the government s autumn and winter plan for managing covid. measures that could be brought in in england if the nhs risks becoming overwhelmed will be outlined later today. meanwhile, vaccinations for children aged 12 to 15 will go ahead in england, after ministers confirmed they would follow the latest advice from the uk“s chief medical officers.