In September to November 2023, the estimated number of vacancies in the UK fell by 45,000 on the quarter to 949,000. Vacancies fell on the quarter for the 17th consecutive period, the longest consecutive run of quarterly falls ever recorded but still above pre-coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic levels. Annual growth in regular pay (excluding bonuses) in Great Britain was 7.3% in August to October 2023, this growth continues to remain strong but is not as high as in recent periods. Annual growth in employees' average total pay (including bonuses) was 7.2%. Annual average regular earnings growth for the public sector was ... (full story)