How fertility rates compare in your area after record drop in England and Wales births London and university cities are driving a drop in fertility rates, according to new figures The Independent UK · Sep 8
One in 10 young teens received sexual messages online in past year – survey A quarter of girls who received sexual messages said they came from someone aged 18 or over. Evening Standard · Sep 2
Nearly One Million Young People Out of Work and Education as Minister Criticises Benefits System The UK Government's Jobs Guarantee aims to reduce youth unemployment by offering subsidised work to over 90,000 young people, addressing barriers like limited experience and low confidence International Business Times UK · Aug 28
London Assembly urges Sadiq Khan to accelerate home retrofitting amid heatwave risks City Hall has already acknowledged that major reforms are needed to prepare and future-proof the capital for extreme conditions Evening Standard · Aug 27
How Tradesmen Can Become Construction Managers in the UK Learn the routes UK tradesmen can take to become construction managers, from trade cards and supervisor training to site management qualifications. inkl · Aug 27
Statistics Reveal Over 40,000 Shocking Deaths Due to Extreme Heat in England Since 1988 The ONS reported over 40,000 heat-related deaths in the UK from 1988 to 2025, highlighting climate change's impact. Experts warn of worsening conditions. International Business Times UK · Aug 26
'Death trap' London: Shock report shows capital's residents most at risk of dying in extreme heat Londoners are most at risk of dying during extreme heat and freezing weather than any other region in England, analysis shows Evening Standard · Aug 26
Growing proportion of deaths associated with hottest days, figures suggest There were an estimated 4,652 heat-related deaths in England and Wales in 2022, the highest figure for any year from 1988 to 2025. Evening Standard · Aug 26
‘National scandal’: extreme heat linked to 40,000 deaths in England between 1988 and 2025 ONS data shows rising toll of climate crisis, with officials warning this summer on track to set further records The Guardian - UK · Aug 26
UK Debt Nears £3T: Mortgage Rates, Fuel Costs, and Household Bills Could Feel the Impact The UK's national debt approaching £3 trillion impacts mortgage rates, inflation, and public services. The October Budget's implications for household finances and overall economic stability. International Business Times UK · Aug 24
Andy Burnham accused of having 'his head in the sand' as cost-of-living set to soar ANDY Burnham has been accused of having his “head firmly planted in the sand” as the SNP say a cost-of-living “tsunami” is about to hit… The National (Scotland) · Aug 23
Retail sales weaken in July as demand for clothing falls The Office for National Statistics said retail sales volumes declined by 0.5% in July, compared with the previous month. Evening Standard · Aug 21
UK retail sales fall as shoppers cut back on clothing and online spending The Office for National Statistics said retail sales volumes declined by 0.5 per cent in July, compared with the previous month The Independent UK · Aug 21
Gold and bitcoin surge after US bond market selloff; UK economy on ‘firmer footing’ - as it happened Rolling coverage of the latest events in global financial markets, the economy and major corporate moves The Guardian - UK · Aug 21
Evening Standard · Aug 21 House prices slump by up to 25% in London as rents rise: What's happening in your area? Average house prices fell in 18 boroughs but rents rose in 30 out of 32
The Independent UK · Aug 20 Six in 10 are eating food past its use-by date to save money – how dangerous is it? IN FOCUS: With food prices still nearly 40 per cent higher than five years ago, millions of households are stretching what is left in the fridge beyond its safety date. Hannah Twiggs asks how much of a gamble it really is – and what it says about the price of…
International Business Times UK · Aug 19 Energy Bills Rocket by £221 as UK Inflation Hits 2.9% in Fresh Blow for Millions of Households UK inflation rose to 2.9% in July, driven by increased energy bills due to global tensions. The Bank of England maintains interest rates, while government measures aim to ease household pressures.
Evening Standard · Aug 19 Nearly £300,000 wiped off average house price in central London in 25% slump, shock figures reveal The average property price plunged in Westminster from £1,145,000 in June 2025 to £854,000 a year later, according to the Office for National Statistics
Evening Standard · Aug 19 Why has inflation shot up and where will it go from here? Experts are predicting further inflation pain later this year caused by the ongoing Middle East conflict.
Evening Standard · Aug 19 Annual UK house price growth slowed to 2% in June, says ONS Prices in London have been dropping for 10 months in a row, although the pace of falls has slowed.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 19 UK inflation rises as SNP warn cost-of-living reaching 'breaking point' The SNP have warned the UK faces ‘breaking point’ as official figures show UK inflation has jumped to its highest rate since March.
Evening Standard · Aug 19 Surging energy prices push inflation up to highest level since March The Office for National Statistics said Consumer Prices Index inflation rose to 2.9% in July, up from a 15-month low of 2.6% in June.
Evening Standard · Aug 18 Andy Burnham urged to help young Londoners as capital suffering highest unemployment in Britain The unemployment rate fell in the capital but still stands at 5.5%
The Independent UK · Aug 18 UK job vacancies slip to five-year low in latest worrying sign for economy The ONS said its survey found that small firms may not be recruiting because of increased labour costs and other business expenses
The Guardian - UK · Aug 18 UK pay growth slows as job vacancies hit five-year low Iran war prompts cost of living squeeze for workers as ONS reports unemployment rate stays at 4.9%