Wages grew 2.6% in the three months to December, faster than the rate of inflation, figures show.
However, the rate of wage growth slowed down, leading analysts to suggest households could face a “squeeze” on spending later this year.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) data also indicated the jobless rate held steady at an 11-year low of 4.8% during the period.
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