00:00Starting a new job is becoming harder. That comes according to the latest figures on hiring in the
00:06UK. New data suggests employers are taking a more cautious approach, with the number of people
00:12moving into new roles falling to its lowest monthly level in five years. Vacancies have
00:17also continued to decline, particularly in professional services, retail and hospitality.
00:23While the overall labour market remains broadly stable, analysts say there are signs of a gradual
00:29slowdown. Pay is still rising slightly faster than prices, but wage growth is easing. The figures
00:35add to the picture facing households, workers and businesses as economic uncertainty continues
00:41for many people seeking work.
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