UK economy avoided recession and grew at end of last year, new figures show Updated figures mean UK narrowly avoided recession last year The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2023
UK house price correction ‘has some way to go’ after March falls; eurozone and US inflation falls – as it happened Average UK house prices fell 3.1% in year to March, while energy costs are now falling in the eurozone and US core PCE inflation has dropped The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2023
More than 750,000 people in UK are likely to have had long Covid for at least two years Around 3% of the population are estimated to have long Covid Wales Online · Mar 30, 2023
‘More than 750,000 people’ in UK have had long Covid at least two years 1.3 million people are likely to have had symptoms for 12 months or more. The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2023
The ONS has published its final COVID infection survey – here's why it's been such a valuable resource March 24 marked the publication of the final bulletin of the Office for National Statistics’ (ONS) Coronavirus Infection Survey after nearly three years of tracking COVID infections in the UK. The first bulletin was published on May 14 2020 and we’ve seen new releases almost every week since. The Conversation · Mar 29, 2023
Official Covid infection stats axed as cases reach highest level this year An estimated 1.7 million people in the UK are likely to have had coronavirus in the week to 13 March The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2023
Government scraps Covid updates as infections reach highest level of 2023 It is the last time that regular estimates of coronavirus are being published, as the long-running infection survey – dubbed the “envy of the world” for its success in tracking the virus – has been halted Wales Online · Mar 24, 2023
Final Covid-19 data shows infections in England highest since start of year The coronavirus infection survey is ending after nearly three years. The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2023
Retail sales bounce points to resilience of UK economy but reveals shifting shopping patterns Valentine’s Day bargain hunters help power stronger-than-expected sales rise Evening Standard · Mar 24, 2023
68% of Muslims in England and Wales live in areas with high unemployment Findings prompt fresh calls from campaigners for levelling up agenda to focus on young British Muslims The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2023
‘Stark inequalities’ in housing and health among religious groups, census shows A range of factors are likely to influence the figures, including differences in age. The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2023
London renting crisis grows with a third of tenants hit by bill hikes of at least 10 per cent London tenants saw their rents increase by an average of 12 per cent in the year to February Evening Standard · Mar 24, 2023
Economy on track for return to growth as retail sales in Great Britain rise Service sector companies attract new business amid rising confidence and resilient consumer demand The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2023
One in five Londoners now work from home, ONS data says Companies have said they like to give the best of both worlds Evening Standard · Mar 24, 2023
The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023 Covid: Worst area for UK revealed as one in 40 Britons infected Infections have been rising in the UK, according to the latest estimates, with experts warning of pressure on an already-stretched NHS
The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023 ‘Jewel in the crown’ Covid-19 infection survey bows out The survey has provided vital information on the prevalence of the virus for nearly three years.
The Week · Mar 23, 2023 Three years since lockdown began: how Britain changed The UK’s first national lockdown was introduced on 23 March 2020 in an attempt to reduce the spread of the deadly Covid-19 virus.
The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023 Environment minister: signs we’re at peak of rising food prices Labour criticised the Environment Secretary for not being present in the Commons to discuss the issue.
The Money Edit · Mar 22, 2023 Inflation rises to 10.4% as food prices surge: what does it mean for you? The ONS has announced that inflation rose to 10.4%, up from 10.1% in January, despite predictions that inflation would ease. Price increases in restaurants, cafes, groceries, alcohol, and clothes are to blame. We look at what it all means for you and how you can save money
Daily Mirror · Mar 22, 2023 Rishi Sunak mocked for boasting about 'halving inflation' on day it actually went up The Prime Minister appeared to forget that the latest Office for National Statistics figures show UK inflation rose to 10.4% in February, up from 10.1% in January, when he made the claim
Manchester Evening News · Mar 22, 2023 Why did inflation unexpectedly rise last month? Inflation increased from 10.1% to 10.4% in February
Wales Online · Mar 22, 2023 Everything you need to know after shock sudden rise in inflation The rise comes after food prices leapt up by 18.3% year-on-year in February
The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023 House price growth slows but rental prices record strongest increase since 2016 Average UK house prices increased by 6.3% in the 12 months to January 2023, down from 9.3% in December 2022, the Office for National Statistics said.
Daily Record · Mar 22, 2023 Food prices at highest level in 45 years as UK inflation unexpectedly rises again Shortages of vegetables such as tomatoes and peppers in recent weeks were largely behind the rocketing food inflation.
Nottingham Post · Mar 22, 2023 Supermarket foods which have doubled in price in last 12 months - list New analysis by consumer group Which? as Office for National Statistics reveals inflation rise caused by food prices