People starting new jobs at lowest level in five years
The Office for National Statistics says some areas of the jobs market are weakening, as vacancies continue to fall.
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"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
Key People
Andrew Bailey is the governor of the Bank of England.
Owner of The Victory pub in south London.
Director of economic statistics at the Office for National Statistics.
A student working in a pub's kitchen.
Director of campaigns at the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
Chief economist at KPMG UK.
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