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Economic growth predicted to have slowed in third quarter

Experts have predicted that the Office for National Statistics will report 0.2% growth over the three months to September.

Evening Standard

ONS to cut reports on health and crime to improve quality of core data

UK’s statistics agency announces ‘recovery’ plan after concerns raised over reliability of its data

The Guardian - UK

Third of women and quarter of men abused in childhood, new estimates suggest

Forms of abuse included emotional, physical, sexual or neglect.

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Children in long-term workless households highest for nearly a decade

The Office for National Statistics said the figure of 1.22 million is the highest since 2015.

Evening Standard

Emissions from UK residents and businesses fell by 0.5% in 2024, data shows

This was 43.3% below levels in 1990, according to the Office for National Statistics.

Evening Standard

UK retailers deliver surprise growth as tech sales buoyed by iPhone release

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

The Independent UK

Share of low-paid workers in UK hits record low while gender pay gap narrows

Data from the Office for National Statistics also showed that average earnings have risen this year.

Evening Standard

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Putting a price tag on motherhood sends out the message: Don’t bother having kids

LET’S UNPACK THAT: The Office for National Statistics has revealed that women in the UK lose about £65,000 from their earnings in the five years after the birth of their first child – and with three kids, it’s up to £100,000. It’s shocking, but we can’t reduce motherhood into a…

The Independent UK

Podcast: Is there a jobs apocalypse?

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Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

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

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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

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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.

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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.

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Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

House price growth cools as experts issue warning

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

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.

The Guardian - UK

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

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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