BIZARRE: 14 | Mind Blowing Facts

Mapped: The areas of the UK where the cost of living is hitting hardest

The cities where incomes have risen – and fallen – the fastest have been revealed

The Independent UK · Jan 28

People from sexual minorities really do die younger, new data suggests

New data has revealed something the UK has never seen before: clear evidence that sexual minority people die earlier, and at higher rates, than their straight or heterosexual peers.

The Conversation · Jan 26

All that glitters: strong online gold sales help deliver festive retail rebound

The ONS said UK retail sales rose by 0.4% in December, following falls in October and November.

Evening Standard · Jan 23

Why has inflation risen and what does it mean for me?

Most experts think that December’s data marked a temporary increase to inflation which will continue to fall in the months ahead.

Evening Standard · Jan 21

House prices increased by 2.5% in November despite Budget concerns

The ONS said the average house price across the UK rose to £271,000 for the month, despite continued challenges in the housing market.

Evening Standard · Jan 21

UK inflation rises unexpectedly to 3.4% as Britons feel squeeze

The rise was driven by increases in airfares, transport costs and tobacco prices, and means any further cut to interest rates is unlikely

The Independent UK · Jan 21

Inflation bounces back in December as Christmas travel fuels price rises

The rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation rose to 3.4% in December from 3.2% in November, the Office for National Statistics said.

Evening Standard · Jan 21

Jobs crisis for London as unemployment rate doubles in less than two years

Nationally the biggest falls in employment were in retail, where 72,000 jobs were lost, and hospitality, down by almost 70,000.

Evening Standard · Jan 20

Wage growth falls as unemployment stays at highest level for nearly five years

The Office for National Statistics said retail and hospitality sectors have seen some of the biggest falls in payrolled employees.

Evening Standard · Jan 20

Fears for UK job market as wage growth falls and unemployment stays at 5-year high

Retail and hospitality sectors have seen some of the biggest falls in payrolled employees

The Independent UK · Jan 20