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The Latest Breaking News from Office for National Statistics

All that glitters: strong online gold sales help deliver festive retail rebound

The ONS said UK retail sales rose by 0.4% in December, following falls in October and November.

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British retail sales jump as online jewellery firms offer surprise Christmas sparkle

Sales volume rise of 0.4% in December confounds forecasts as new survey shows sharp rebound in consumer confidence

The Guardian - UK

Retail sales see surprise December bounceback amid online boost

The Office for National Statistics said the total volume of retail sales is estimated to have risen by 0.4% in December.

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UK government borrowing falls to £11.6bn in December

Official figures better than expected after record-breaking receipts for the month of December

The Guardian - UK

Government borrowing falls sharply as national insurance hike boosts coffers

The Office for National Statistics said borrowing was £7.1 billion, or 38%, less than the same month in 2024.

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Why has inflation risen and what does it mean for me?

Most experts think that December’s data marked a temporary increase to inflation which will continue to fall in the months ahead.

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House prices increased by 2.5% in November despite Budget concerns

The ONS said the average house price across the UK rose to £271,000 for the month, despite continued challenges in the housing market.

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UK inflation rises unexpectedly to 3.4% as Britons feel squeeze

The rise was driven by increases in airfares, transport costs and tobacco prices, and means any further cut to interest rates is unlikely

The Independent UK

Inflation bounces back in December as Christmas travel fuels price rises

The rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation rose to 3.4% in December from 3.2% in November, the Office for National Statistics said.

Evening Standard

Jobs crisis for London as unemployment rate doubles in less than two years

Nationally the biggest falls in employment were in retail, where 72,000 jobs were lost, and hospitality, down by almost 70,000.

Evening Standard

Fears for UK job market as wage growth falls and unemployment stays at 5-year high

Retail and hospitality sectors have seen some of the biggest falls in payrolled employees

The Independent UK

Wage growth falls as unemployment stays at highest level for nearly five years

The Office for National Statistics said retail and hospitality sectors have seen some of the biggest falls in payrolled employees.

Evening Standard

Number of employed people in UK falls again as wage growth slows

Shops, restaurants and hotels particularly hit by slowdown in hiring, as unemployment remains at 5.1%

The Guardian - UK

Fact check: Number of pubs fell by 6,800 under Conservative governments

Official figures show the number of public houses and bars registered with HM Revenue and Customs declined between 2010 and 2024.

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The Independent UK

UK economy in surprise return to growth in November despite Budget uncertainty

The boost was driven by an increase in car production after Jaguar Land Rover reopened its factories following a major cyber attack

The Independent UK

UK economy returns to growth as car manufacturing rebounds

Gross domestic product increased by 0.3% in November, according to the Office for National Statistics.

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 Live 15 January: Index at record as GDP rebounds, Dunelm shares slump

The British economy shrugged off Budget uncertainty in November and grew by a faster than expected 0.3%, according to latest official figures.

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LGB+ people in England and Wales ‘much’ more likely to die by suicide than straight people

ONS analysis also shows LGB+ people more likely to die from drug overdoses and alcohol-related disease

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The Independent UK

LGB+ people nearly three times as likely to die of drug poisoning, official figures show

Mental-health charity for gay and non-binary people says prejudices in society cause higher rates of depression

Evening Standard

How safe is London really? This is what the data says

The Standard examines crime rates in London over the past decade

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UK economy set to have returned to growth despite budget caution

Monthly UK GDP (gross domestic product) is expected to have risen by 0.2% in November.

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OPINION - Hands off! Free travel is a well deserved perk for London's over 60s

The 60+ Oyster Pass and the Freedom Pass concessions are good for London

TechRadar

New report on AI adoption warns workers could face more complex responsibilities for lower pay

AI could lead to productivity, unemployment, and health gaps – we should focus on sustainable human-AI collaboration.

The Independent UK

Warning of unemployment surge as business costs force companies to close

The search for jobs is becoming increasingly tough and more firms could be set to shut their doors

Evening Standard

All the London pubs that have closed down in the past year as new data suggests pub industry in grave trouble

In total, 366 pubs closed over the past year

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