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Fact check: Survey shows more firms cutting jobs than at any time since lockdown

The Conservative Party incorrectly claimed that jobs are being slashed faster than at any time since the financial crisis.

Evening Standard · Jan 29, 2025

One in 10 young adults identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual – ONS

The rise has been driven by a ‘large increase’ in the proportion of young people identifying as bisexual, according to new figures.

Evening Standard · Jan 29, 2025

As the UK population grows, the challenges – and opportunities – for the economy are plain

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The UK population is due to soar to 72.5 million by 2032 thanks to net migration, according to the latest figures. Yet if the response to this projection is to dramatically restrict migration, our economy will pay the price

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025

Five graphs to explain the UK’s population boom and the role of immigration

The UK population could reach 72.5 million by mid-2032 because of net migration - here’s how

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025

How much is London's population set to increase?

Could the UK’s population really reach 72.5 million by 2032?

Evening Standard · Jan 28, 2025

Starmer rules out ‘arbitrary’ cap to cut ‘staggeringly high’ migration levels

The Office for National Statistics published estimates on Tuesday projecting the UK population could reach 72.5 million by 2032 .

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025

Tories warn UK must halt spiralling net migration as population set to top 72 million

After the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said net migration will push the population up by 5 million from 2022 levels, Chris Philp said the ‘shocking and unacceptable projection can and must be stopped from materialising’

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025

Call for visas cap as UK population to soar by 5m people in decade driven by immigration

Data, released on Tuesday, suggests there will be 72.5 million people in Britain by mid-2032

Evening Standard · Jan 28, 2025

Latest UK population projections: Key numbers and trends

England’s population is projected to grow more quickly than other UK nations in the decade to mid-2032.

Evening Standard · Jan 28, 2025

U.K. retail sales in December hid the truth about the ‘golden quarter’

As we head into 2025, despite a more positive outlook, retail will continue to experience a cautious consumer and an uncertain economy.

Fortune · Jan 28, 2025