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Net migration to UK falls by nearly 50% after Labour’s vow to cut numbers

Decline to 171,000 last year will encourage ministers in what is seen as a battleground issue against Reform

The Guardian - UK

Net migration almost halved while UK citizens stay abroad under Labour

UK net migration dropped to an estimated 171,000 last year, the lowest level since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

The National (Scotland)

UK net migration falls sharply as student, work visa curbs deepen

United Kingdom net migration saw a significant drop in 2025. Figures fell to 171,000, a level not seen since before the post-Brexit immigration system. This decline follows a sharp fall from a 2023 peak. Policy changes by both Conservative and Labour governments contributed to this trend. Restrictions on student dependants…

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UK net migration drops below 200,000 for first time since Covid-19 pandemic

The ONS said the continued fall in net migration is being driven by fewer people from outside the EU arriving in the UK for work.

Evening Standard

Net migration to UK fell to lowest point since Covid – but half of Britons still think it’s rising

British Future said politicians “need to take responsibility” for the growing disconnect between the true migration figures and public perception of immigration

The Independent UK

Inside Reeves’ cost of living plan which could see UK consumers save more than £150 million a year

Reeves will give details of policies to tackle the cost-of-living squeeze triggered by the Iran war

The Independent UK

Why has UK inflation gone down? What economic experts say will happen next

ONS reported that the Consumer Prices Index inflation fell to 2.8 per cent

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Why has inflation gone down and where will it go from here?

Economists said April’s inflation fall will only be a brief respite before the Middle East conflict sends prices spiking again.

Evening Standard

UK inflation rate drops more than forecasted to lowest level in a year

THE rate of inflation in the UK has fallen to its lowest level in more than a year, new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal

The National (Scotland)

Inflation drops back by more than forecast as energy offsets Iran war fuel hit

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation to 2.8% in April, down from 3.3% in March.

The Independent UK

Advertising watchdog rules at-home rape kit firm misled public with exaggerated claims

Enough is ‘lying’ to victims, says MP

The Independent UK

Self-swab rape kit company ‘misled public’ over potential use in trials

The Advertising Standards Authority said Enough was wrong to tell women they were more likely to get raped than get cancer

Evening Standard

Unemployment rate rises and vacancies slump in first signs of Iran war jobs hit

Experts said the gloomy ONS figures showed the beginning of a hit to jobs from the energy shock caused by the Middle East conflict.

Evening Standard

UK unemployment rate rises as pressures from Iran war hits job market

THE UK unemployment rate has risen in the three months to March as the pressure stemming from the Iran war begins to show in economic reports

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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 Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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.

The Guardian - UK

UK unemployment unexpectedly rises to 5% as firms squeezed by Iran war

Pay growth eases to 3.4% as businesses face pressure from soaring energy costs

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The Independent UK

Inflation to ease in April – before oil prices drive fresh surge later this year

Soaring oil prices mean costs will go up too for consumers in the UK this year

The Independent UK

Fish and chips costs nearly double since 2019

Shopkeepers say they are turning to alternatives to cod and haddock as prices soar

The Independent UK

Reeves warns ‘now is not the time’ for change as rumours swirl about Labour leadership contest

Chancellor’s comments come at a fraught time for Sir Keir Starmer

Evening Standard

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

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

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.

The Guardian - UK

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

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