The Latest Breaking News from Office for National Statistics

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 · Jan 20

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.

Evening Standard · Jan 15

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 · Jan 15

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

The Standard examines crime rates in London over the past decade

Evening Standard · Jan 13

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.

Evening Standard · Jan 9

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

Evening Standard · Jan 9

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.

TechRadar · Jan 6

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

The Independent UK · Jan 5

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

Evening Standard · Dec 31, 2025

‘But, who’s the man?' As a queer woman, this is the question I most get asked

When you’re a woman with a girlfriend, it's easy to dismiss this ignorant-but-innocent question with an eyeroll, but it says a lot about how traditional gender dating roles impact relationship dynamics

Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2025