The use of temporary agency workers in the UK hit a year high in August, data from de Poel has revealed.

The figures show that the number of hours worked by temporary agency workers increased by 27% compared with July and 19% compared with the same period in 2009.

The statistics show a consistent increase in the use of temporary agency labour across all industry sectors with the care sector showing the biggest increase of 32%, compared with July.

Meanwhile, the construction sector’s use of temporary workers increased by 26%, logistics by 18%, manufacturing by 17% and retail increased by 27%.