UK average earnings rose 5.9% annually to £664 per week, with private sector wages increasing by 6.2%. Public sector wages also grew to 4.7%. Real wage growth adjusted for inflation was 2.5%. The unemployment rate remained at 4.4%, slightly below market estimates. Analysts express concerns about inflation and the robustness of the jobs market amidst rising National Insurance and Living Wage. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)