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Jobless rate rises to 5.1% as wage growth slips back further

The Office for National Statistics said the rate of unemployment rose to 5.1% in the three months to October – the highest since early 2021.

Evening Standard

UK economy unexpectedly shrank in October in fresh blow for Rachel Reeves

Economy contracted by 0.1 per cent in October, according to the Office for National Statistics

The Independent UK

UK economy contracts for second month running in October

The Office for National Statistics said gross domestic product (GDP) fell 0.1% in October, following a 0.1% decline in September.

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UK economy: GDP shrunk in October in fresh blow for Rachel Reeves

Economy contracted by 0.1% in October, according to the Office for National Statistics

The Independent UK

December cut to UK interest rates ‘nailed on’ after economy shrinks unexpectedly by 0.1% in October – as it happened

Disappointing UK GDP report shows economy contracted by 0.1% in both September and October

The Guardian - UK

As online GP use overtakes phone calls, who’s being left behind?

There are more than 1.4 million appointments a day in general practice in England. Traditionally, patients booked by telephone, braving the “8am scramble”. However, a higher proportion of people are now contacting their GP surgery online than by phone, according to new data from the Office for National Statistics.

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Labour urged to tackle Britain's 'brain drain' as thousands of young people leave UK for life abroad

Some 174,000 16 to 34-year-olds left the country in the year to March, figures released by the Office for National Statistics show

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Government borrowing higher-than-forecast in pre-Budget blow to Chancellor

The Office for National Statistics said public sector borrowing stood at £17.4 billion last month, above the £14.4 billion official forecast.

The Independent UK

Government borrowing figures exceed forecasts in pre-Budget blow to Rachel Reeves

With public sector borrowing surpassing predictions, the government faces further challenges just days before the Budget

Evening Standard

‘Difficult news’ for homeowners as house price growth slows

The average UK house price is now around £272,000, the Office for National Statistics said.

Evening Standard

UK inflation falls to four-month low after energy price hikes ease

The rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation fell to 3.6% in October, from 3.8% in September, the Office for National Statistics said.

Evening Standard

Net migration fell more sharply than initially estimated, figures show

Improved methods by the Office for National Statistics suggest net migration hit a higher and slightly earlier peak and then fell more quickly.

The Independent UK

UK economic growth slows ahead of Budget after JLR shutdown

The Office for National Statistics said UK gross domestic product grew by 0.1% between July and September.

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 Live 13 November: Index lower as Aviva, Rolls and Burberry report, GDP disappoints

Rachel Reeves was handed an unwelcome pre-Budget surprise today when official figures showed the economy ground almost to a halt over the three months to September.

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London's unemployment hotspots revealed in interactive map as total hits 11-year high

London’s jobseeker benefit claimant rate is roughly 45% above the national average

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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.

The Guardian - UK

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

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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.

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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.

The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

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…

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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.

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