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UK economy ekes out growth in May amid Iran war pressures

Growth has been pulling back sharply after a much better than expected start to the year

The Independent UK

UK economy eked out growth in May amid Iran war pressures

The Office for National Statistics said gross domestic product rose by 0.1% in May, following a 0.1% contraction in April.

Evening Standard

UK economy returns to growth in May despite Iran pressures – with Andy Burnham warned over what’s next

The Office for National Statistics said gross domestic product rose by 0.1% in May, following a 0.1% contraction in April.

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I don’t buy people wedding gifts – am I a total monster?

COMMENT: As the average age of marriage creeps over 33 and the yearly cost of attending other people’s nuptials exceeds £2,000, Helen Coffey argues that merely showing up on the big day should be enough, and that your mate probably doesn’t need any new crockery at that age

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'This is awful': MP Rupert Lowe criticises 'changing demographics' after Muhammad tops UK baby names for third consecutive year

MP Rupert Lowe has criticised changing demographic trends in England and Wales after new official figures showed “Muhammad” was the most popular name given to baby boys for the third consecutive year.

The Times of India

UK disposable incomes squeezed by price rises and tax changes

ONS confirms 0.6% GDP growth in first quarter, with services, production and construction sectors expanding

The Guardian - UK

First quarter UK growth confirmed but 2025 weaker than first thought

UK economic growth has been confirmed at 0.6 per cent for the first three months of 2026, but was weaker than first thought at the end of last year,…

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Robust first quarter UK growth confirmed but 2025 weaker than first thought

The ONS left growth unrevised for the first quarter of this year, but said GDP grew by a downwardly revised 0.1% at the end of 2025.

Evening Standard

UK government ‘minded to intervene’ in Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros Discovery – as it happened

Lisa Nandy, Secretary of State for Culture, cites need for sufficient plurality of views in news media

The Guardian - UK

Sainsbury’s to shed light on consumer sentiment and food prices

The retailer is expected to deliver further growth when it provides a first quarter trading update on Tuesday June 30.

Evening Standard

Record number of conceptions in women over 40, new data shows

The proportion of conceptions ending in abortion has reached an all-time high.

Evening Standard

Sainsbury’s to shed light on consumer sentiment and food prices

The retailer is expected to deliver further growth when it provides a first quarter trading update on Tuesday June 30.

Evening Standard

Happier going back to the office? One in five workers spend day without speaking to a colleague

As workplace communication becomes increasingly digital, many workers appear to be missing the spontaneous interactions even when in the office

The Independent UK

96% Get Their First-Choice Primary School Place — But What About the Other 4%?

Despite high satisfaction rates, some North Somerset families face challenges with school admissions, highlighting the need for criteria that reflect modern family dynamics and childcare realities.

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Varoufakis Warns Future UK Leaders Face Financial Constraints From Bond Markets

Rising debt servicing costs in the UK are constraining future public spending, with economists highlighting the influence of global financial markets on borrowing conditions and fiscal policy.

Fortune

Brexit, 10 years later: 7 prime ministers, a demographic slide, and a 6% to 8% smaller economy

Keir Starmer’s resignation will give the U.K. its seventh prime minister since the Brexit vote 10 years ago—a period that has reshaped the country’s population and economy.

Evening Standard

ONS admits fresh error impacting upcoming jobs data

The organisation said issues linked to surveys being used to inform data will lead to a ‘reduced quality’ in its statistics released in July.

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 dips as bonds struggle after Burnham win

The FTSE 100 closed down 36.43 points, 0.4%, at 10,363.27.

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Zoopla data shows we’re about to hit peak season - here’s how to beat the rental rush and secure your next home

Rentals follow different ‘busy seasons’ to buying on the property market - and we’re heading into the peak

The Guardian - UK

Shoppers splash out on fans and paddling pools as retail sales in Great Britain hot up

May heatwave drives up volume of sales 1.2%, the strongest monthly growth since January, says ONS

Evening Standard

UK retail sales beat expectations amid hot weather boost

The total volume of retail sales, which measures the quantity bought, rose by 1.2% last month.

Evening Standard

UK Government borrowing jumps as debt interest costs hit record May high

The ONS said borrowing was nearly a third (30.4%), or £5.4 billion, higher than a year earlier at £23.3 billion in May.

The Guardian - UK

UK borrows more than expected as impact of Iran war takes toll

May figure of £23.3bn underlines challenge facing Andy Burnham if he ends up as Labour leader

The Guardian - UK

City investors fear Labour leadership battle could push up UK bond yields, as UK borrowing jumps in May – as it happened

UK budget deficit is running higher than forecast; borrowing costs rise after Makerfield byelection as US-Iran talks are called off

The Guardian - UK

Bank of England leaves interest rates on hold and lowers inflation forecast amid Middle East ‘uncertainty’ – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, including the latest UK jobs report and the Bank of England’s interest rate decision

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