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Rachel Reeves under pressure as UK borrowing higher than forecast in June thanks to soaring debt interest costs

The ONS said borrowing rose £6.6bn to £20.7bn last month, marking the second highest on record for June

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2025

UK borrowing higher than forecast in June as debt interest costs soar

The ONS said borrowing rose £6.6 billion to £20.7 billion last month, marking the second highest on record for June.

Evening Standard · Jul 22, 2025

Nigel Farage on UK crime: how do his statements stack up?

From crime rises threatening ‘societal collapse’ to rampant phone theft, we fact-check the Reform leader’s claims

The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2025

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Dear Gen Z: Here’s how to not lose your mind when applying for jobs, according to a millennial

IN FOCUS: It’s official – UK unemployment has risen to its highest rate in four years. As young people scramble to find work and find themselves up against hundreds of other candidates, Helen Coffey offers her advice as a millennial who graduated smack-bang into the financial crash

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025

Voices: As unemployment hits a four-year high, Rachel Reeves must now do whatever it takes

COMMENT : We now know that 178,000 jobs were lost in Labour’s first year in office, writes James Moore. So, what are you going to do about it, chancellor?

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025

London has worst unemployment rate in UK after massive hospitality jobs shake-out

ONS figures show the number of employees in London shows a fall of 1.8% in the year to May, more than any other region

Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2025

UK unemployment rises to highest in four years due to slowing wage growth

The figures point towards further pressure in the UK labour market

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025

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Scottish unemployment falls while UK rate rises to highest since pandemic

UNEMPLOYMENT in Scotland fell slightly in the last quarter while the rate has risen to its highest level since the pandemic, official figures have…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 17, 2025

UK unemployment jumps to highest since 2021 as wage growth slows

The Office for National Statistics said the rate of UK unemployment increased to 4.7% in the three months to May.

Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2025

UK payrolls down by 178,000 over last year; Bundesbank chief defends central bank independence after Trump’s attacks on Powell – as it happened

UK company payrolls have fallen steadily in recent months, pushing unemployment rate to four-year high

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2025

London stocks slip after reports that Trump will fire Federal Reserve boss

The FTSE 100 index closed down 11.77 points, 0.1%, at 8,926.55.

Evening Standard · Jul 16, 2025

UK Inflation Rises To 3.6%: Author Of 'Feed Your Family For £20 A Week' Says It's No Longer Possible

Families continue to struggle to put food on the table as rising food and energy costs push inflation to 3.6%.

International Business Times UK · Jul 16, 2025

Voices: Inflation has delivered a nasty shock – but don’t panic just yet...

COMMENT: The Bank of England can still cut rates at its August meeting, reassures James Moore. So, this blip may prove temporary...

The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025

Annual house price inflation accelerating but rental price growth cooling – ONS

Property values rose by 3.9% on average in the 12 months to May, up from 3.6% annual growth in April, according to ONS figures.

The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025

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Evening Standard · Jul 16, 2025

House price growth accelerating while rental price growth cools

Property values rose by 3.9 per cent on average in the 12 months to May, up from 3.6 per cent annual growth in April, according to ONS figures

The National (Scotland) · Jul 16, 2025

Fresh headache for Rachel Reeves as inflation jumps to 18-month high

The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025

Why has inflation risen unexpectedly and what does it mean for households?

Official data showed Consumer Prices Index inflation rose to 3.6% in June, up from 3.4% in May and the highest since January 2024.

Evening Standard · Jul 16, 2025

UK set to become Europe’s most populated country by end of century — and Britons think Labour has no plan

Britain’s population could reach more than 86 million by 2100, a cross-party Lords report has warned

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The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2025

UK inflation rise makes it clear: the cost of living crisis has not gone away

Analysts say pressure will be on Bank to keep interest rates higher for longer, as consumers’ mood stays gloomy

Evening Standard · Jul 16, 2025

Inflation jumps to highest level for nearly 18 months as food prices rise again

The Office for National Statistics said Consumer Prices Index inflation rose to 3.6% in June, up from 3.4% in May.

The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2025

Fall in UK GDP puts focus back on expectations of tax rises in autumn budget

Depressing data comes as Rachel Reeves and her team were daring to hope business confidence was recovering

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2025

UK exports to US returned to growth in May as trade deal cut some key tariffs

Goods exports rose by £300 million during the month, the Office for National Statistics revealed.

Evening Standard · Jul 11, 2025

Blow to Chancellor as UK economy shrank unexpectedly in May

The Office for National Statistics said gross domestic product contracted by 0.1% in May, following a 0.3% drop in April.

The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2025

Abortion rate hits record high with three in 10 pregnancies ending in termination

There were 247,703 conceptions leading to a legal abortion in 2022, a 13.1% rise on the 218,923 recorded in 2021, the ONS said.

The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2025

Number of abortions in England and Wales hit record high in 2022

Almost three in 10 conceptions ended in legal terminations, ONS figures show, as provider says women struggling to access contraception

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