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More than one million young people not in work or education, says ONS

The number of people aged between 16 and 24 and not in employment, education or training, so-called Neets, rose to 1.01 million.

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New record low fertility rate for England and Wales, data shows

More than a third of births last year were to mothers born outside the UK.

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Fact check: UK borrowing has fallen below 5% of GDP multiple times since 2019

The Chancellor made the claim after her statement on the economic response to the war in Iran.

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To the new couples ‘turbulence testing’ their relationships: just relax and enjoy good times instead

Holidays offering the newly-in-love stress tests are missing the point. Strife is inevitable, writes Emma Beddington; it’s how you deal with it over the long term that matters

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FTSE 100 edges up amid cautious US-Iran optimism

Stocks gained encouragement from lower oil prices as investors weighed the latest developments in the Middle East.

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Biggest drop in petrol purchases in six years hits retail sales in Great Britain

Drivers conserve fuel amid Iran war uncertainty, pushing overall sales down 1.3% in April

The Guardian - UK

UK borrows more than forecast in April as inflation adds to benefits bill

The £24.3bn figure comes amid rising cost of pensions as bond market jitters take monthly debt interest to £10.3bn

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UK borrowing surges by more than expected in latest blow to Chancellor

The ONS said borrowing was £4.9 billion higher than a year earlier

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Borrowing surges by more than expected in blow to Chancellor amid Iran war woes

The ONS said borrowing was £4.9 billion higher than a year earlier at £24.3 billion last month.

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UK bond yields set for biggest weekly drop since 2024; retail sales fall as drivers cut back on fuel - as it happened

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UK retail sales plunge as soaring fuel prices force shoppers to make cuts

The Office for National Statistics said the total volume of retail sales, which measures the quantity bought, fell by 1.3% in April.

The Independent UK

UK retail sales suffer sharpest fall for almost a year

The Office for National Statistics said the total volume of retail sales, which measures the quantity bought, fell by 1.3% in April.

Evening Standard

How much is rent in your London borough? Check our guide as capital average hits record £2,290

Rents are rising in 28 out of 32 boroughs, causing more financial misery for many Londoners

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Net migration to the UK: Key numbers and trends

The steep drop in the latest figures is part of a downwards trend that has been under way since 2023.

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UK net migration falls below 200,000 as stricter visa rules cut arrivals

UK net migration has fallen below 200,000 for the first time since the Covid pandemic, driven largely by a sharp fall in the number of people arriving for work, according to new official figures.

The Economic Times

Indian students, workers dominate exit trend as UK migration drops sharply

Net migration to the UK has significantly fallen, nearly halved from its peak, with Indian students and workers leading the exit trend. The government attributes this to restoring order and control over borders, introducing a skills-based system to reward contribution and reduce reliance on overseas workers.

The Guardian - UK

Net migration to UK falls by nearly 50% after Labour’s vow to cut numbers

Decline to 171,000 last year will encourage ministers in what is seen as a battleground issue against Reform

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Net migration almost halved while UK citizens stay abroad under Labour

UK net migration dropped to an estimated 171,000 last year, the lowest level since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

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The Economic Times

UK net migration falls sharply as student, work visa curbs deepen

United Kingdom net migration saw a significant drop in 2025. Figures fell to 171,000, a level not seen since before the post-Brexit immigration system. This decline follows a sharp fall from a 2023 peak. Policy changes by both Conservative and Labour governments contributed to this trend. Restrictions on student dependants…

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UK net migration drops below 200,000 for first time since Covid-19 pandemic

The ONS said the continued fall in net migration is being driven by fewer people from outside the EU arriving in the UK for work.

The Independent UK

Net migration to UK fell to lowest point since Covid – but half of Britons still think it’s rising

British Future said politicians “need to take responsibility” for the growing disconnect between the true migration figures and public perception of immigration

The Independent UK

Inside Reeves’ cost of living plan which could see UK consumers save more than £150 million a year

Reeves will give details of policies to tackle the cost-of-living squeeze triggered by the Iran war

Evening Standard

Why has inflation gone down and where will it go from here?

Economists said April’s inflation fall will only be a brief respite before the Middle East conflict sends prices spiking again.

The Independent UK

Why has UK inflation gone down? What economic experts say will happen next

ONS reported that the Consumer Prices Index inflation fell to 2.8 per cent

The National (Scotland)

UK inflation rate drops more than forecasted to lowest level in a year

THE rate of inflation in the UK has fallen to its lowest level in more than a year, new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal

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