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What is net migration and how have the numbers changed?

For many years, the number of people coming to the UK has been higher than number of people leaving.

Evening Standard · May 12, 2025

Appropriate to be cautious says Bank deputy as ‘wages still too high’

Clare Lombardelli also warned that global growth will be knocked by US tariff plans, which will also reduce inflation.

Evening Standard · May 12, 2025

Universities must be more transparent with public money, skills minister says

It comes after reports that two in five universities and colleges in England expect to run at a deficit this year.

Evening Standard · May 11, 2025

Government makes assurance on hormone-treated beef as UK-US deal opens up trade

Fears were also raised over chlorinated chicken

The Independent UK · May 8, 2025

No drop in food standards, says Government as UK-US deal opens up beef trade

The National Farmers’ Union said it appreciated the Government’s efforts on maintaining high standards.

Evening Standard · May 8, 2025

Interest rates: Why have they been cut and what does it mean?

Here the PA news agency looks at what the decision means and what the Bank expects to happen to the economy.

Evening Standard · May 8, 2025

Bank of England cuts rates as governor welcomes UK-US trade deal

Interest rates were cut from 4.5% to their lowest level since May 2023, in their fourth reduction over the past year.

Evening Standard · May 8, 2025

Tracker mortgage holders could save nearly £350 a year following rate cut

Thursday’s base rate reduction by the Bank of England would help boost housing market activity, property experts said.

Evening Standard · May 8, 2025

Bank of England poised to cut interest rates as tariffs to weigh on growth

Most economists think UK interest rates will be reduced to 4.25% from their current level of 4.5% on Thursday.

The Independent UK · May 7, 2025

Louise Haigh says Labour’s ‘unpopular decisions overshadowing the good ones’

Ms Haigh said Labour should ‘properly explore’ a tax on the wealthy as an alternative to ‘cutting money from the people who can least afford it’.

Evening Standard · May 7, 2025