UK job creation slows and wage increase dented by inflation- ONS

Official employment figures have revealed a slowdown in job creation and impact on average wage increases. The data - from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) - was being closely watched for evidence of a post-Brexit vote impact but the body said a "small" increase of 10,000 in unemployment was down to more people looking for work. The pace of consumer price increases was adding pressure to household budgets but the ONS said on Wednesday that average earnings, excluding bonuses, w