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How many people work in the UK Civil Service?

Two Government departments together account for more than a third of the Civil Service headcount.

The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2025

Unions warn about effect on vital services after Chancellor confirms job cuts

FDA general secretary Dave Penman said a 10% cut in the entire salary bill of the Civil Service could mean up to 50,000 jobs may be cut.

Evening Standard · Mar 24, 2025

Record £217bn spent by UK households on housing costs in 2024, study suggests

Housing costs were estimated by Savills to have been £8.6 billion higher last year than a previous peak in 2016, when adjusted for inflation.

The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2025

Chancellor rules out ‘tax and spend’ policies ahead of spring statement

Former Labour work and pensions secretary Lord Blunkett has urged the Chancellor to loosen her fiscal rules.

Evening Standard · Mar 22, 2025

Local residents heard ‘massive explosion’ before fire which shut down Heathrow

Thousands of homes have been left without power and more than 100 people were evacuated following the fire.

Evening Standard · Mar 21, 2025

What rights do passengers have when flights are cancelled?

The PA news agency answers eight key questions on passengers’ options when flights are disrupted.

Evening Standard · Mar 21, 2025

Scottish flights cancelled due to Heathrow closure following substation fire

Passengers have been urged to check the status of their flights ahead of time.

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2025

Visits to tourism attractions grew 3.4% last year but challenges remain

There were 157.2 million visits to 400 of the most popular UK venues in 2024, according to trade body the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions.

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2025

Why have interest rates not changed and what has it got to do with US tariffs?

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

Evening Standard · Mar 20, 2025

Welfare system overhaul does not amount to cuts, insists Scottish Labour leader

Anas Sarwar said the UK Government proposals will still see welfare spending increase.

Evening Standard · Mar 20, 2025