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First-time buyers account for majority of mortgage sales but stretching deposits

ONS figures indicated first-time buyers were borrowing a larger proportion of the property’s value and relying on smaller deposits last year

Evening Standard

Burnham admits Budget will be ‘challenging’ after inflation rises

Chancellor John Healey will deliver the first Budget under Andy Burnham’s leadership next month

The Independent UK

Burnham says he is prepared to make ‘difficult decisions’ ahead of Budget

Prime minister Andy Burnham has pledged that the Government will not take risks with living standards in the upcoming autumn Budget, following news that CPI inflation increased to a five-month high of 3.1% in August. Official figures from the Office for National Statistics show the rise from 2.9% in July…

The Independent UK

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Government ‘won’t take risks with living standards’ says PM as inflation jumps

The Office for National Statistics revealed that inflation accelerated to a five-month-high of 3.1% last month.

Evening Standard

Inflation jumps to 3.1% driven by soaring petrol prices in new cost-of-living blow

Official statistics showed that Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation increased to 3.1% in August, up from 2.9% in July

Evening Standard

Higher fuel costs set to drive uptick in August inflation

The Office for National Statistics will reveal the latest rate of UK Consumer Prices Index inflation on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

UK economy unexpectedly grew by 0.4% in July

GDP increased by 0.4% in July, up from 0.3% in June, the Office for National Statistics said.

Evening Standard

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Statistics Reveal Over 40,000 Shocking Deaths Due to Extreme Heat in England Since 1988

The ONS reported over 40,000 heat-related deaths in the UK from 1988 to 2025, highlighting climate change's impact. Experts warn of worsening conditions.

International Business Times UK

Andy Burnham accused of having 'his head in the sand' as cost-of-living set to soar

ANDY Burnham has been accused of having his “head firmly planted in the sand” as the SNP say a cost-of-living “tsunami” is about to hit…

The National (Scotland)

Retail sales weaken in July as demand for clothing falls

The Office for National Statistics said retail sales volumes declined by 0.5% in July, compared with the previous month.

Evening Standard

UK retail sales fall as shoppers cut back on clothing and online spending

The Office for National Statistics said retail sales volumes declined by 0.5 per cent in July, compared with the previous month

The Independent UK

Nearly £300,000 wiped off average house price in central London in 25% slump, shock figures reveal

The average property price plunged in Westminster from £1,145,000 in June 2025 to £854,000 a year later, according to the Office for National Statistics

Evening Standard

Surging energy prices push inflation up to highest level since March

The Office for National Statistics said Consumer Prices Index inflation rose to 2.9% in July, up from a 15-month low of 2.6% in June.

Evening Standard

AI boom is starting to show in UK economy's performance

While the Office for National Statistics said Britain's economy grew by 0.4% in the second quarter, the ‌information and ⁠communications sector ⁠contributed almost half of that expansion - more than any other industry.

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The Independent UK

Heatwave and online shopping rebound delivers boost to June retail spending

Online shopping rebounded to a five-year high in June, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

The Economic Times

UK inflation at 15-month low in temporary relief for consumers

Consumer prices rose 2.6% in the 12 months to June, down from 2.8% in May and the lowest annual rate since March 2025, the Office for National Statistics said Wednesday. The reading was below economists' median forecast of 2.7% and marked the third straight month inflation undershot expectations.

Evening Standard

UK inflation eases to 15-month low in June after food and fuel prices fall

The rate of Consumer Prices Index was 2.6% in June, down from 2.8% in May, according to the Office for National Statistics.

Evening Standard

UK borrowing falls by more than forecast in early relief for new Chancellor

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said public sector net borrowing was £16 billion in June, which was 33.1% less than the same month last year.

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Evening Standard

FTSE 100 closes higher as engineering stocks make gains

According to the Office for National Statistics, gross domestic product rose 0.1% in May.

Evening Standard

UK economy eked out growth in May amid Iran war pressures

The Office for National Statistics said gross domestic product rose by 0.1% in May, following a 0.1% contraction in April.

The Independent UK

UK economy returns to growth in May despite Iran pressures – with Andy Burnham warned over what’s next

The Office for National Statistics said gross domestic product rose by 0.1% in May, following a 0.1% contraction in April.

The Guardian - UK

UK economy grew by 0.1% in May despite impact of Iran war

Rise in GDP follows a 0.1% decline in April, figures from the Office for National Statistics show

The Guardian - UK

UK government ‘minded to intervene’ in Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros Discovery – as it happened

Lisa Nandy, Secretary of State for Culture, cites need for sufficient plurality of views in news media

The Independent UK

The damning cost of Brexit – a decade on from the EU referendum

A decade on from Britain voting to leave the EU, Alex Ross and Albert Toth explore the impact of the result that divided the UK

The Guardian - UK

Bank of England leaves interest rates on hold and lowers inflation forecast amid Middle East ‘uncertainty’ – as it happened

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