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UK Job Market Weakens as Vacancies and New Starters Hit Five-Year Lows
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reports a weakening UK job market, with the number of people starting new jobs and overall vacancies both falling to their lowest levels in five years.
18 Jun, 06:29 — 18 Jun, 06:43
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BBCHigh52d ago
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.
Read full article →The IndependentMostly Factual52d ago
Vacancies tumble to lowest in five years – ONS
The Office for National Statistics said vacancies tumbled by 19,000 to 707,000 in the three months to May.
By Holly Williams
Read full article →Coverage Timeline
First report: The Independent · 18 Jun, 06:29|Full coverage: 2 · 14m|Window: 14m
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