UK economy eked out growth at the end of 2024, figures confirm This is unrevised from the ONS’s first estimate, confirming a picture of a sluggish economy over the second half of the year. Evening Standard · Mar 28, 2025
FTSE 100 Live 28 March: New name for WH Smith high street stores, retail sales beat hopes The WH Smith name is to disappear from the high street after 233 years. Evening Standard · Mar 28, 2025
Price points where home buyers could feel the most pain from stamp duty rises Rightmove has made calculations showing the extra costs buyers could face if they make their home purchase after March 31. The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2025
Lower inflation – what it means for bills, taxes and shopping A fall in the cost of clothes was the main reason for a drop in the rate of inflation; however, imminent increases to the cost of services mean people may not feel any better off Evening Standard · Mar 26, 2025
Mapped: House and rental prices revealed across the UK as growth accelerates Figures from the Office of National Statistics show average private rent in the UK was £1,326 per month in February 2025 The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2025
Why has inflation fallen and what does it mean for households? Inflation fell to 2.8% last month, but economists have warned price rises could accelerate next month. Evening Standard · Mar 26, 2025
Local census trans numbers should not be used, says official statistics body The data was downgraded last year amid concern some respondents may not have understood the question properly due to language barriers. The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2025
Annual house price growth accelerates but rental prices slow The figures were released as the rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation slowed by more than expected. Evening Standard · Mar 26, 2025
Annual house price growth accelerates but rental prices slow – ONS data The figures were released as the rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation slowed by more than expected. The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2025
Late data from one business means UK wage growth may need to be revised, says ONS Caveat from statistics agency is latest sign of its problems collecting reliable economic data The Guardian - UK · Mar 26, 2025
UK inflation unexpectedly falls ahead of UK Government's Spring Statement UK INFLATION eased by more than expected last month, new official figures show ... The National (Scotland) · Mar 26, 2025
Inflation falls to 2.8% in boost for Rachel Reeves ahead of spring statement The chancellor is set to deliver her spring statement later on Wednesday The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2025
UK inflation unexpectedly falls to 2.8% in boost for Reeves The rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation fell to 2.8% in February from 3% in January, the Office for National Statistics said. The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2025
Seven jobs with the best pensions - and how much they could earn for your retirement Always remember - salary is just one part of the sum when it comes to jobs and careers The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2025
Evening Standard · Mar 24, 2025 Housing affordability is back to similar levels seen pre-pandemic, says ONS Despite the improvements, in 2024, there were just 9% of local authorities where homes were bought for under five times workers’ earnings on average.
The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2025 Cafés need to stop insisting we put our laptops away COMMENT: Encouraging patrons to put devices down and start a conversation instead might be a well-meaning endeavour – but it’s also likely to alienate half your clientele, argues Helen Coffey
The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2025 Troubled UK statistics agency warns of errors in its growth figures ONS, already working on fixing a survey, uncovers problems with two indices used to measure prices in economy
The National (Scotland) · Mar 21, 2025 Pressure on Rachel Reeves as borrowing rises and 'economic growth forecast halved' PRESSURE is piling on Chancellor Rachel Reeves as UK Government borrowing soared above forecasts last month – and reports say growth forecasts…
The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2025 Travel shares drop after Heathrow closure; UK deficit overshoots forecasts at £10.7bn – as it happened Airline and hotel shares tumble as substation fire shuts airport, while UK borrowing jumped more than expected
Evening Standard · Mar 21, 2025 UK Government borrowing overshoots forecasts ahead of spring statement Public sector net borrowing was £10.7 billion in February, the Office for National Statistics said.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2025 UK data recording of biological sex causing potential risks, report finds Confusion over recording sex and gender causing problems in areas such as healthcare and safeguarding, report says
The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2025 UK pay growth remains high, making interest rate cut less likely Unemployment was level in January, but has risen over the past six months
The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2025 Next UK interest rate cut may not come until August after hawkish Bank of England hold – as it happened Monetary Policy Committee votes 8-1 to leave UK interest rates unchanged at 4.5%
Evening Standard · Mar 20, 2025 Wage growth holds firm while vacancies rise for first time since mid-2022 The Office for National Statistics said regular wages growth was unchanged 5.9% in the three months to January.
The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2025 Wage growth holds firm to beat inflation while vacancies rise for first time in three years The Office for National Statistics said regular wages growth was unchanged in the three months to January