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No feelgood factor for Reeves as Iran war snuffs out economic upturn

Rise in unemployment and weak pay growth underline how tough this year will be for UK households

The Guardian - UK · May 19

Jobless rate rises and vacancies slump to lowest level in five years – ONS

The ONS said the jobless rate rose to 5% in the three months to March, up from 4.9% in the three months to February.

Evening Standard · May 19

Unemployment rate climbs unexpectedly and job vacancies plummet to five-year low amid Iran war shock

One in 20 people in the UK is now unemployed, according to new figures

The Independent UK · May 19

Reeves warns against risks to economic stability after surprise March growth

The Chancellor’s comments came amid a possible leadership challenge against Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

Evening Standard · May 14

Rachel Reeves pleads with Labour MPs not to topple Keir Starmer after surprise 0.6% jump in GDP

The rise in economic growth was stronger than expected by the City but markets have been hit by the turmoil at the heart of Government

Evening Standard · May 14

UK economy records strongest quarterly growth in a year

Gross Domestic Product increased by 0.6% between January and March, the Office for National Statistics said.

Evening Standard · May 14

Reeves seizes on surprise UK growth as evidence Labour leadership must stay

Chancellor says ‘now not the time to put economic stability at risk’ as ONS records 0.3% growth in first month of Iran war

The Guardian - UK · May 14

UK Deaths to Outnumber Births Every Year From 2026 as Fertility Rates Fall and Pensioners Increase

The UK's demographic landscape is set to change as deaths are projected to outnumber births from 2026, driven by low fertility rates and an ageing population, impacting the economy.

International Business Times UK · Apr 29

Deaths projected to outnumber births in UK every year from 2026

Latest ONS figures also suggest lower population growth in coming decades than previously expected

The Guardian - UK · Apr 28

UK population projected to grow at slower rate before falling in mid-2050s

Projections have been revised downwards to reflect the recent sharp fall in net migration.

Evening Standard · Apr 28