Tories warn of voter anger as net migration hits new record of 606,000 Rishi Sunak said the numbers were “too high” and “I want to bring them down”. The Independent UK · May 25, 2023
Does Labour now have the upper hand on immigration? Net migration to the UK reached a record high last year, opening the Conservative Party up to criticism that it has broken its 2019 manifesto pledge to “take back control” of borders and reduce numbers of migrants. The Week · May 25, 2023
UK’s net migration at record high – all you need to know New figures show that net migration – the difference between the number of people moving to the UK and the number leaving – was 606,000 last year. The Independent UK · May 25, 2023
Why is extreme weather causing fewer deaths? Extreme weather events frequently hit the headlines for the severe damage they cause, but the death tolls that result from them have plummeted in recent years. The Week · May 25, 2023
UK net migration figures hit record high as Suella Braverman 'goes to ground' NET migration hit record levels in 2022, hitting levels roughly the equivalent to the entire population of Glasgow ... The National (Scotland) · May 25, 2023
Expert warns drop in inflation 'is not as it seems' and rate is 'actually DOUBLE' The Office for National Statistics announced UK inflation dropped to 8.7 per cent in the 12 months to April - but a cost of living expert remains cynical about the single figure Daily Mirror · May 25, 2023
Sunak says immigration not out of control despite record-high figures Net migration to the UK hit a new record high of 606,000 last year, according to the Office for National Statistics. The Independent UK · May 25, 2023
‘What’s the point of Suella Braverman?’ Home secretary nowhere to be seen as migration hits record high Red wall Tory MPs seethe as former minister blasts home secretary as a ‘liability’ The Independent UK · May 25, 2023
Man arrested after car crashes into Downing Street gates – as it happened Armed officers at the scene but incident not being treated as terror-related, Metropolitan Police says The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2023
Net migration to UK climbs to new record of 606,000 There are signs that people who arrived in the UK for study reasons in 2021 are now starting to leave. The Independent UK · May 25, 2023
Migration levels hit record high last year, new figures show Around 606,000 more people are estimated to have moved to the UK than left in the 12 months to December Evening Standard · May 25, 2023
Migration has climbed to record levels as 606,000 more people come to UK The figure is around 100,000 higher than the year before Wales Online · May 25, 2023
UK net migration hit record-high of 606,000 last year as Tories fail on promises Figures from the Office for National Statistics reveal a surge in net migration - the difference between the number of people moving to the UK and the number leaving the country - in the year to December Daily Mirror · May 25, 2023
Why food prices remain ‘worryingly high’ despite inflation falling Consumers are continuing to face soaring prices for cupboard essentials, even as overall inflation eases The Independent UK · May 24, 2023
Wales Online · May 24, 2023 This basket shows exactly how much food prices have risen in a year The ONS has published examples of how the annual rate of inflation for everyday food and drink items has risen or fallen in the past year
The Independent UK · May 24, 2023 How food inflation is taking centre stage in the cost of living crisis - OLD Consumers are continuing to face soaring prices for cupboard essentials, even as overall inflation eases.
Evening Standard · May 24, 2023 UK house prices fall between February and March — but are still higher than a year ago Data from the Office for National Statistics revealed a 4.1 per cent annual increase in the price of a home
The Independent UK · May 24, 2023 House prices fall between February and March, but still higher than a year ago Data from the Office for National Statistics revealed a 4.1% annual increase in the price of a home
Manchester Evening News · May 24, 2023 Rate of inflation falls to lowest level in more than a year but prices are still going up The decline in inflation is said to have been driven by gas and electricity costs remaining stable
The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2023 UK interest rates forecast to jump above 5% this year after higher-than-expected inflation – as it happened Rolling, live coverage of business, economics and financial markets as consumer price index inflation reaches 8.7%, well above forecasts
Daily Record · May 24, 2023 UK inflation rate drops to lowest level in over a year at 8.7% but prices are still going up Inflation drops below double digits for the first time since August 2022.
The Independent UK · May 24, 2023 Inflation falls to lowest level in over a year - but food prices remain high Drop in inflation driven by falling enery prices, ONS says
Insider UK · May 24, 2023 Inflation falls to lowest level in over a year Bank of England governor admits it made errors in its forecasting of the UK's inflation rate
Evening Standard · May 24, 2023 FTSE 100 Live: ‘We’re in an economic danger zone’ — inflation tops forecasts; US default fears; FTSE down 1.8% The FTSE 100 closed down almost 1.8% at 7627, as the combination of higher-than-forecast inflation and US default fears led to the biggest sell-off of London stocks in months.
The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2023 Wednesday briefing: Why the UK’s inflation rate just came down to 8.7% In today’s newsletter: It’s good news – but the figure is still a bit higher than expected, even as energy costs decline. As the latest data is released, we look at its ongoing impact – and what it means for you