EXPLAINED: 31 - The Real Truth

UK borrowing rises to £20.2bn, putting pressure on Rachel Reeves

April figure more than expected and comes despite increase in employer national insurance contributions

The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2025

Net migration data due after Starmer’s warning on ‘island of strangers’

The Office for National Statistics will give its first estimate of net migration for the 12 months to December 2024.

Evening Standard · May 21, 2025

Four Elizabeth line areas where house prices are tipped for future growth

Londoners might think it is too late to buy into the ‘Crossrail effect’ but new data highlights the residential development, and potential price growth, still to come near four key stations

Evening Standard · May 21, 2025

UK house price growth accelerated as buyers rushed to beat stamp duty deadline

The average UK house price increased by 6.4% annually in March, from 5.5% annual growth in February, according to ONS figures.

The Independent UK · May 21, 2025

Pressure mounts on Chancellor as inflation races to highest for more than a year

Official figures show Consumer Prices Index inflation jumped to 3.5% in April, up from 2.6% in March.

Evening Standard · May 21, 2025

UK Inflation Hits 15-month High As Utility Bills Soar

Britain's annual inflation rate surged more than expected in April as energy and water bills rose sharply, official data showed on Wednesday.

International Business Times · May 21, 2025

Inflation soars to highest for more than a year on ‘awful April’ bill increases

The Office for National Statistics said Consumer Prices Index inflation hit 3.5% in April, up from 2.6% in March.

Evening Standard · May 21, 2025

Awful April bill hikes set to send inflation soaring

Most economists expect the Office for National Statistics to reveal inflation surged to 3.3% last month, up from 2.6% in March.

Evening Standard · May 20, 2025

Fact check: Unemployment figures row and NHS appointments error

Round-up of fact checks from the last week compiled by Full Fact.

Evening Standard · May 16, 2025

More adults likely to experience domestic abuse than previously thought

The estimates are the first to use an improved method for measuring the prevalence of domestic abuse among the population.

Evening Standard · May 16, 2025