UK GDP growth slows to 0.1% in third quarter
Official ONS figures confirm the UK economic slowdown, with GDP growth halving to 0.1% between July and September. The Jaguar Land Rover cyberattack is cited as a key factor. Read the full analysis.
Official ONS figures confirm the UK economic slowdown, with GDP growth halving to 0.1% between July and September. The Jaguar Land Rover cyberattack is cited as a key factor. Read the full analysis.
New ONS data shows the UK household saving ratio fell to 9.5% last quarter. Economists say caution remains as savings stay above pre-pandemic levels. Read the full analysis.
The UK's economic growth for Q2 2025 has been revised down to 0.2%. Real household disposable income fell 0.8% in Q3, raising recession fears. Read the full analysis.
UK retail sales fell 0.1% in November as cautious shoppers held back, with the Black Friday boost weaker than usual. Explore the ONS data and what it means for the economy.
UK public sector borrowing reached £11.7bn in November, surpassing City forecasts. Year-on-year borrowing fell due to higher tax receipts from NI changes. Read the full analysis.
UK inflation fell more than expected to 3.2% in November, driven by a supermarket price war. The data locks in an anticipated Bank of England interest rate cut. Read the full analysis.
UK inflation fell more than expected to 3.2% in November, driven by a supermarket price war. The data strengthens the case for a Bank of England interest rate cut. Read the latest analysis.
UK unemployment climbs to 5.1% as labour market weakens, with youth unemployment reaching 16%. Wage growth slows amid budget speculation and business costs. Read the latest ONS data.
UK unemployment rises to a four-year high of 5.1%, with payroll numbers falling sharply. Wage growth slows, increasing pressure on the Bank of England to cut rates. Read the full analysis.
The UK economy grew by 0.2% in Q3 2025, ending a technical recession. A surge in data centre investment and a rise in household spending drove the recovery. Read the full analysis.
Margaret Atwood, Ian McKellen and Richard Branson lead a global call to free imprisoned Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti, echoing the campaign that freed Nelson Mandela.
Home Office figures reveal a sharp drop in refugees settled via UN schemes. As the Home Secretary announces new legal routes, critics warn existing pathways are vanishing. Read the full analysis.
Official figures reveal UK net migration has fallen 69% to 204,000 in the year to June 2025. Explore the implications of this significant shift in immigration trends.
New data reveals UK net migration is predicted to fall to around 300,000, yet public perception remains skewed. Discover the facts behind the figures and the political implications.
Veteran broadcaster Ken Bruce explains his choice not to listen to Vernon Kay's BBC Radio 2 show as audience figures drop from 8.1m to 6.6m since his departure to Greatest Hits Radio.
The Women's Super League faces a broadcast crisis as Arsenal v Chelsea attracts only 71,000 viewers, a 90% drop from last season. Discover the scheduling issues behind the decline.
JD Sports warns annual profits will be at lower end of forecasts as high youth unemployment and lack of spare cash among under-25s causes a 3.3% sales slide in the UK, its worst-performing market.
The UK economy grew by just 0.1% in Q3 2025, official figures show, with a cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover and Trump's trade war blamed. Read the full analysis.
UK statistics agency announces major overhaul to prioritise core data quality after Treasury concerns. 10% reduction in reports planned for 2026 to address reliability issues.
UK unemployment reaches 5% with youth bearing the brunt. Analysis of economic factors, AI impact, and potential solutions ahead of crucial budget.
UK unemployment jumps to 5%, the highest since late 2020. Critics blame the Chancellor's tax policies as the budget approaches. Read the full analysis.
UK unemployment hits 5% post-pandemic high as payroll numbers fall. Wage growth slows but remains above inflation-comfort levels. Latest data concerns policymakers ahead of November Budget.
UK unemployment rate climbs to 5.0%, reaching a four-year high as payroll numbers fall. Get the latest economic data ahead of the autumn budget.
Groundbreaking data reveals nearly 3 in 10 adults experienced physical, sexual or emotional abuse before age 16, with profound implications for public health and support services.
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