OPINION - Hands off! Free travel is a well deserved perk for London's over 60s The 60+ Oyster Pass and the Freedom Pass concessions are good for London Evening Standard · Jan 9
New report on AI adoption warns workers could face more complex responsibilities for lower pay AI could lead to productivity, unemployment, and health gaps – we should focus on sustainable human-AI collaboration. TechRadar · Jan 6
Warning of unemployment surge as business costs force companies to close The search for jobs is becoming increasingly tough and more firms could be set to shut their doors The Independent UK · Jan 5
All the London pubs that have closed down in the past year as new data suggests pub industry in grave trouble In total, 366 pubs closed over the past year Evening Standard · Dec 31, 2025
‘But, who’s the man?' As a queer woman, this is the question I most get asked When you’re a woman with a girlfriend, it's easy to dismiss this ignorant-but-innocent question with an eyeroll, but it says a lot about how traditional gender dating roles impact relationship dynamics Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2025
Children received inflation-busting pocket money pay rises in 2025, figures show Figures from money app GoHenry indicate that not all regions saw pocket money payments increased during the year. The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2025
UK consumers saving less as taxes squeeze incomes, data shows ONS finds households’ savings ratio has dropped to lowest rate for more than a year across third quarter The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2025
Rachel Reeves hit by fresh blow as UK economy growth slows down again UK economy growth slowed in the third quarter to just 0.1 per cent The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2025
UK economic slowdown in third quarter confirmed – ONS The ONS said growth slowed to 0.1% in the third quarter from a downwardly revised 0.2% in the three months to June. Evening Standard · Dec 22, 2025
FTSE 100 Live 22 December: Gold price record but index falls, GDP slowdown confirmed The UK economy is heading into 2026 with little momentum after figures showed GDP growth of just 0.1% in the third quarter. Evening Standard · Dec 22, 2025
‘Little Christmas cheer’ for Reeves as borrowing figures higher than forecast A borrowing figure of £11.7 billion last month was higher than the £10 billion expected. Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2025
Retail sales unexpectedly fall in Great Britain in run-up to Christmas Shoppers held back on Black Friday spending in November and budget uncertainty hit consumer confidence The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2025
Retail sales dip unexpectedly in November as Black Friday fizzles The Office for National Statistics said the total volume of retail sales is estimated to have fallen by 0.1% in November. Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2025
FTSE 100 closes near record high as Santa Rally builds, despite weak retail sales – as it happened Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2025 UK borrowed more than expected in November amid pre-budget pressure ONS figures show public sector net borrowing was £11.7bn – £1.9bn less than in same month last year
Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2025 FTSE 100 Live 19 December: WH Smith pressure continues, retail sales disappoint Black Friday failed to lift the retail sector after figures for November today came in below expectations.
The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025 Interest rates live: Reeves says cut could knock £100 off monthly mortgage payments for first-time buyers Today’s interest rate announcement comes as CPI rates fell to 3.2 per cent in November
The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025 Why has inflation fallen and what does it mean for me? November’s inflation rate of 3.2% means if an item cost £100 a year ago, it would now cost £103.20.
The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025 UK house price growth slumps as values fall in London A base rate cut by the Bank of England base rate is expected on Thursday, which could help some mortgage holders.
Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2025 House price growth slowed in October as values fell in London – ONS Some property experts said a cut in the Bank of England base rate is expected on Thursday, in a boost for some mortgage holders.
Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2025 Sharp inflation drop ‘seals the deal’ for interest rate cut, economists say Shops offering Black Friday sales helped bring down inflation to the lowest rate since March.
The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025 UK inflation unexpectedly drops to 3.2% after food prices fall The rate of consumer prices index inflation fell to 3.2 per cent in November, from 3.6 per cent in October
Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2025 Inflation drops sharply to 3.2% in November after food prices fall The rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation fell to 3.2% in November, from 3.6% in October, the Office for National Statistics said.
Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2025 Young people bearing the brunt as jobless rate hits 5.1% ahead of Budget The Office for National Statistics said there had been an 85,000 increase in those unemployed aged between 18 to 24 in the three months to October.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2025 Young people hit hard as UK unemployment marches upwards Jobs market slowdown likely to become policy focus and will also have impact on interest rates decision