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The Latest Breaking News from Office for National Statistics

More than 900 Covid deaths recorded in England and Wales in first week of January

ONS records 58% rise on previous week but figures are artificially high due to Christmas bank holidays

The Guardian - UK

Weekly Covid deaths up 58% after Christmas and New Year

There were 922 deaths registered in England and Wales

Wales Online

Weekly Covid deaths rise after bank holiday registration delays

Some 922 deaths registered in England and Wales in the week ending January 7 mentioned Covid-19 on the death certificate.

The Independent UK

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More Scots now in employment than before Covid pandemic, figures show

The latest unemployment data has been released by the Office for National Statistics.

The Independent UK

North East regains title of unemployment blackspot of the UK

The rising unemployment in the North East runs counter to the national picture, where joblessness is steadily falling

Chronicle Live

UK jobs market shrugs off Omicron as number of payrolled workers soars to record

The Office for National Statistics said the number of UK payrolled workers jumped by a record 184,000 between November and December to 29.5 million.

The Independent UK

Microsoft to buy Activision Blizzard in $68.7bn deal; UK real wages fall in cost of living crunch – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

The Guardian - UK

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France reports nearly half a million new cases, a record increase; Italy records 228,179 daily infections – as it happened

France registers 464,769 new Covid-19 infections over the last 24 hours; Italy’s cases jump from 83,403 a day earlier

The Guardian - UK

Drop in North East exports cause latest concern for region's economy

Export figures for the North East have become the latest cause for concern over the direction of the region’s economy. Figures from the Office for National Statistics showed that exports from the region dropped significantly in the third quarter of

Birmingham Post

Woman, 31, shares little-known Covid side effect which makes it hard to eat

A TikToker from California has taken to social media to share how Long Covid has a relatively unknown side effect which makes it difficult for her to swallow or consume food

Daily Mirror

All Covid restrictions in England could end in March under No 10 plans

Guidance may replace legal requirements as Boris Johnson indicates UK must now live with the virus

The Guardian - UK

Downing Street issues update on end of Plan B restrictions

There are 'encouraging signs' in the data

Liverpool Echo

Tens of thousands have died at home without adequate care during pandemic, charity warns

Exclusive ‘Drastic’ increase in people dying at home means health and care providers have struggled to respond, warns leading charity

The Independent UK

Millions missing out on thousands in pension cash - here's how to see what you're entitled to

One couple found they were losing out on £9,090 a year that they were entitled to

Liverpool Echo

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Evening Standard

Covid daily figures: 84,429 new infections and 85 deaths recorded on Monday

A further 84,429 new cases of Covid have been recorded along with 85 deaths in the UK Government’s latest daily figures.

Daily Mirror

UK Covid daily cases plunge 40% in just one week with 84,429 more recorded

It comes as rules on isolation in England, and Omicron restrictions in Scotland and Wales, are all being relaxed with Covid cases going down across the UK

The Independent UK

The baby names predicted to be big in 2022

From traditional names like Emma and Noah, to more unique names like Nova and Maverick

Evening Standard

UK economy: We’re doing better than Germany – but there may be trouble ahead

It may be a little premature to bring out the bunting but, nevertheless, the UK economy is finally bigger than it was before the onset of the Covid crisis. The Office for National Statistics proudly announced on Friday that “gross domestic product… is above its pre-coronavirus pandemic level for the…

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Wales Online

Downing Street gives update on when England's Covid rules will end

“In terms of the data, there are some encouraging signs that infections are falling across the country,”

Wales Online

Coronavirus infection rates, cases and deaths for all parts of Wales on Monday, January 17

Reported case numbers continue to drop as restrictions in Wales ease

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