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DWP State Pension Set to Rise to £12,590 — But Here's What UK Pensioners Must Watch Out For

The UK state pension will rise to £12,590 in April 2026, but HMRC's calculation method keeps most pensioners below the tax threshold. Here's what retirees need to know.

International Business Times UK

How to Protect Your Wallet During a Government Shutdown: 5 Must-Have Products

Learn five practical ways to protect your wallet during a government shutdown. Discover essential products and tools, including savings accounts, budgeting apps, prepaid cards, and subscription services to safeguard your finances.

International Business Times UK

Business news live: UK economy grew 0.3% in second quarter but production in damaging decline

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said there was zero growth in gross domestic product (GDP) month on month in July

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FTSE 100 Live 30 September: Royal Mail strikes PayPoint deal, ASOS shares drop

A slowdown in the pace of the UK economy was today confirmed in updated figures for the second quarter.

Evening Standard

Woman shot in Walthamstow within minutes of Sadiq Khan disputing Donald Trump's claim about rising crime in London

Mayor points to reduction in crimes that cause injury - but doesn’t mention increases in knife crime or the overall crime toll in the capital

Evening Standard

Voices: It’s a disgrace that home is a luxury the young can no longer afford

COMMENT : The Office for National Statistics says London prices have got so out of whack that even the top earners can’t afford to buy, and it’s not much better in the rest of England. It’s time to get building, now, writes James Moore

The Independent UK

Tax rises at autumn Budget ‘inevitable’ after borrowing soars, experts warn

The Office for National Statistics data showed Government borrowing hit £18 billion last month, marking the highest August borrowing for five years.

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Warm weather boosts clothing sales and bakery trips in August

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the total volume of retail sales is estimated to have risen by 0.5% in August.

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 Live 19 September: Tax hikes loom after latest borrowing setback, pound falls

The highest August public sector borrowing figure since the pandemic today dealt a fresh blow to Rachel Reeves.

Evening Standard

House price growth cools as experts issue warning

The average UK property value now stands at £270,000

The Independent UK

House price growth cools as ‘pressures from mortgages and rental prices bite’

The average UK house price increased by 2.8 per cent in the 12 months to July, slowing from 3.6 per cent in the year to June

Evening Standard

UK inflation remains at 3.8% but food price rises accelerate for another month

The rate of Consumer Prices Index was 3.8% in August, the same as July, the Office for National Statistics said.

Evening Standard

UK inflation holds steady at 3.8% as fuel prices offset falling air fares

Annual August rate released as Bank of England considers holding interest rate at 4% to tackle rising prices

The Guardian - UK

State pension on course for inflation-busting 4.7% rise under triple lock; JLR production shutdown extended again – as it happened

“Pensioners will be rejoicing at the prospect of an inflation-busting rise to the state pension from April next year,” says analyst

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Evening Standard

Wage growth falls to lowest since 2022 as jobs market continues to falter

The Office for National Statistics said regular wage growth, excluding bonuses, dropped to 4.8% in the three months to July.

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 Live 16 September: State pension boost, five stars for Trustpilot and Kier results

The release of unemployment and wage growth figures today kicked off a significant week for the UK economy.

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UK exports to US remain below pre-tariff levels despite improvement

Figures from the Office for National Statistics showed that exports to the US rose by £0.8 billion to £4.7 billion in July.

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FTSE 100 Live 12 September: Index near record as miners rally, UK economy fails to grow

New GDP figures today showed the UK failed to grow during July, adding to pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves.

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Evening Standard

About 160 student suicides each year with male undergraduates ‘at greatest risk’

The findings have been published by the Office for National Statistics and are the first of their kind.

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UK’s stats body apologises after latest error skews retail sales data

The Office for National Statistics admitted to a mistake over how it adjusts its retail sales data to align precisely with calendar months.

The Guardian - UK

US labor market ‘has headed off a cliff-edge’ with just 22,000 jobs added in August – as it happened

Disappointing US jobs report shows hiring slowed sharply this summer

Evening Standard

Population of England and Wales aged 100 and over hits new high

The Office for National Statistics said there were an estimated 15,330 centenarians alive last year.

Evening Standard

Poorest households face biggest squeeze from rising UK inflation

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) found that the country’s lowest-earning households saw their cost-of-living rise by 4.1%.

The Guardian - UK

Fertility rate hits record low in England, Scotland and Wales

Last year’s total fertility rate of 1.41 for England and Wales was lowest since comparable data was first collected in 1938, ONS says

Evening Standard

UK residents spend almost three times more on trips abroad than inbound visitors

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) estimated that people from the UK made a record 94.6 million visits overseas in 2024.

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