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UK families feel economic recovery as confidence in future financial prospects hits six-year high
Markit says positive sentiment was supported by reduced pressure on savings.
UK employment hits record high as wages outstrip inflation
ONS says the total unemployment rate held at 6% in the three months to October
Accenture plans to recruit 1,600 workers in UK hiring spree
The company says it is taking on experienced professionals as well as graduates and apprentices.
YouGov reveal most unattractive accents in the UK
The pollsters found that respondents thought the 'Brummie' accent was the the worst.
UK Services Sector Hiring Hits Fastest Rate in 7 Years
The CBI says growth across the services sector is expected to continue into the New Year.
Labour's Ed Miliband Promises Crackdown on 'Cowboy' Job Agencies in War on 'Zero-Zero' Economy
Miliband says a Labour government would not tolerate a 'zero-zero' economy.
UK Businesses Keeping Maternity Packages under 'Lock and Key'
Glassdoor says a more 'honest and open' approach from employers could improve job candidates.
UK Employment Set to 'Grow Strongly' as Wages 'Remain Subdued' at the End of 2014
The study comes after the total UK unemployment rate dropped to 6% in the three months to August.
UK Job Market: Permanent Placements Continue Strong Growth
The REC says the good news about the UK's jobs market continues.
Cost of Living: UK Workers Living 'Paycheque to Paycheque' to Make Ends Meet
People are saving money by cutting back on leisure activities and using coupons/vouchers.
UK Job Market: Workless Households Drop to Lowest Level Since 1996
Official figures say the percentage of households where no adults work is at 15.9%.
Top Seven Most Popular CV Lies: From Job Titles to Responsibility
CareerBuilder says 71% of employers have spotted a lie on a CV
UK Women Twice as Likely than Men to Feel 'Isolated' When Starting a Business
But the research also revealed women are more driven by having a great idea.
Nick Clegg: Northern England Will Rival New York With 200,000 More Technology Jobs
The UK deputy prime minister announced the creation of a major new project called TechNorth
China Manufacturing Rises to Three-Month High But Demand and Employment Remain Weak
HSBC/Markit flash PMI rises to 50.4 in October, compared to 50.2 in September.
UK Women 50% More Likely than Men to be Stuck in Low Paid Work after a Decade
The CIPD says over most of the last six years we have seen a significant fall in real wages
UK Parcel Firm Yodel Plans to Hire 5,000 Staff for Christmas Rush
The delivery company says many of the roles are expected to become permanent.
UK Productivity Levels Dropped to Widest Gap Against G7 Since 1992
The ONS says output per hour in the UK was 17% below the average for the rest of the G7 in 2013.
The Current Account: Does David Cameron Need a 'Wage Miracle' before the 2015 General Election?
IBTimes UK takes a look at the most recent job market figures from the ONS.
High Flying Pilots Beat Lawyers to Become UK's Top Earners
CareerBuilder UK says the data is interesting for people looking to get onto the career ladder.
Why Lord Freud Was Right to Question the Minimum Wage for Disabled People
The hyperbolic reaction to Lord Freud's "not worth minimum wage" comments is misguided.
UK Young People Unaware of Apprenticeships in High-Skilled Sectors
Insurance giant Aon says young people are unaware of apprenticeships in financial services.
Boris Johnson: UK's Failure to Prepare Children for the World of Work is Criminal
The Mayor of London says young people's talents are being wasted at the moment.
UK Job Market: Hays Unveils Strong Growth in Finance, IT, and Education
Recruitment firm Hays says its net fees jumped by 13% in the UK and Ireland.
The 'Scourge' of Problem Debt Costs the UK Economy £8.3bn a Year
Charity StepChange says lifting the 'scourge of problem debt' makes sound economic sense.
UK Job Market: Graduate Unemployment Has Biggest Fall in 15 Years
HECSU says the employment rate for graduates jumped to 75.6% in 2014, up from 73.6% last year.
World's First Job Advert Written Entirely in Code
Candidates required to understand computer code to reply to job listing
Dairy Crest Axes 260 Jobs and Shuts Two Sites in Wake of 'Extremely Volatile' Markets
The firm is best known for its Cathedral City, Clover, Country Life and FRijj brands.
US Fast Food Strikes: Why Thousands of Workers Feel Nickeled and Dimed
The minimum wage industrial action has revived the US' labour movement.
Future UK Economy Under Threat Thanks to 'Shift Towards Insecure Employment'
The Centre for Cities says pathways to upward mobility have been severely eroded.