Economics

U.K. Wages Rise at Fastest Pace Since 2008, Employment Jumps

  • Strong labor market figures suggest BOE policy to stay on hold
  • Fall in vacancies points to Brexit jitters among companies

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U.K. wages rose at their fastest pace in 11 years in the three months through June and employment climbed to a record high.