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The Office for National Statistics says the job rate hit 73.3% in the three months to January.

TheCityUK says there are 709,500 jobs in financial and professional services in December 2014.

A report from Wrap and the Green Alliance has detailed how recycling could create upwards of 200,000 jobs.

But the CBI warns that the nation's skills shortage could hold businesses back.

Markit says positive sentiment was supported by reduced pressure on savings.

ONS says the total unemployment rate held at 6% in the three months to October

The company says it is taking on experienced professionals as well as graduates and apprentices.

The pollsters found that respondents thought the 'Brummie' accent was the the worst.

The CBI says growth across the services sector is expected to continue into the New Year.

Miliband says a Labour government would not tolerate a 'zero-zero' economy.

Glassdoor says a more 'honest and open' approach from employers could improve job candidates.

The study comes after the total UK unemployment rate dropped to 6% in the three months to August.

The REC says the good news about the UK's jobs market continues.

People are saving money by cutting back on leisure activities and using coupons/vouchers.

Official figures say the percentage of households where no adults work is at 15.9%.

CareerBuilder says 71% of employers have spotted a lie on a CV

But the research also revealed women are more driven by having a great idea.

The UK deputy prime minister announced the creation of a major new project called TechNorth

HSBC/Markit flash PMI rises to 50.4 in October, compared to 50.2 in September.

The CIPD says over most of the last six years we have seen a significant fall in real wages

The delivery company says many of the roles are expected to become permanent.

The ONS says output per hour in the UK was 17% below the average for the rest of the G7 in 2013.

IBTimes UK takes a look at the most recent job market figures from the ONS.

CareerBuilder UK says the data is interesting for people looking to get onto the career ladder.

The hyperbolic reaction to Lord Freud's "not worth minimum wage" comments is misguided.

Insurance giant Aon says young people are unaware of apprenticeships in financial services.

The Mayor of London says young people's talents are being wasted at the moment.

Recruitment firm Hays says its net fees jumped by 13% in the UK and Ireland.

Charity StepChange says lifting the 'scourge of problem debt' makes sound economic sense.

HECSU says the employment rate for graduates jumped to 75.6% in 2014, up from 73.6% last year.