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People Starting New Jobs at Lowest Level in Five Years, ONS Data Shows
The number of people starting new jobs in the UK has fallen to its lowest level in five years, according to the Office for National Statistics. The data, covering the three months to April, shows vacancies continuing to decline and employers growing more cautious, although the unemployment rate edged down to 4.9%.
Jun 20, 2026 1 source
