THE Scottish labour market is losing momentum thanks to the economic slowdown, a Bank of Scotland report warns with both permanent and temporary staff billings falling in December.

The Bank of Scotland Labour Market Barometer, a composite indicator taking account of staff demand, employment, availability for work and pay, registered just 50.3 in December, down from 51.4, where anything over 50 signals growth.

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