People starting new jobs at lowest level in five years

"firms are becoming more cautious about taking on new staff"

— Liz McKeown , Executive

"made life very difficult"

— Jamie Younger , Executive

"With the financial restrictions it's becoming harder and harder every day."

— Jamie Younger , Executive

"Global pressures and domestic political uncertainty are making employers hesitant to commit to hiring"

— Shazia Ejaz , Executive

"encouraging that oil prices had fallen following a peace deal between the US and Iran"

— Andrew Bailey , Executive

"we expect pay growth to continue to slow over the coming months"

— Yael Selfin , Executive