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People starting new jobs at lowest level in five years
Key takeaways
- The number of people starting new jobs has fallen to its lowest level in five years, according to new figures, as the number of vacancies continues to fall.
- The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said that while the labour market remained "broadly stable", some areas showed signs of weakening.
- Liz Mc Keown, the ONS's director of economic statistics, said the further drop in job vacancies suggested that "firms are becoming more cautious about taking on new staff".
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. The number of people starting new jobs has fallen to its lowest level in five years, according to new figures, as the number of vacancies continues to fall.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said that while the labour market remained "broadly stable", some areas showed signs of weakening.
Liz Mc Keown, the ONS's director of economic statistics, said the further drop in job vacancies suggested that "firms are becoming more cautious about taking on new staff".
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