More than one million young people not in work, education or training, new figures show as Neet crisis laid bare ONS says number of Neets increased to a post-pandemic high of 1.01 million The Independent UK · May 28
New record low fertility rate for England and Wales, data shows More than a third of births last year were to mothers born outside the UK. Evening Standard · May 27
Fact check: UK borrowing has fallen below 5% of GDP multiple times since 2019 The Chancellor made the claim after her statement on the economic response to the war in Iran. Evening Standard · May 26
To the new couples ‘turbulence testing’ their relationships: just relax and enjoy good times instead Holidays offering the newly-in-love stress tests are missing the point. Strife is inevitable, writes Emma Beddington; it’s how you deal with it over the long term that matters The Guardian - UK · May 24
FTSE 100 edges up amid cautious US-Iran optimism Stocks gained encouragement from lower oil prices as investors weighed the latest developments in the Middle East. Evening Standard · May 22
Biggest drop in petrol purchases in six years hits retail sales in Great Britain Drivers conserve fuel amid Iran war uncertainty, pushing overall sales down 1.3% in April The Guardian - UK · May 22
UK borrows more than forecast in April as inflation adds to benefits bill The £24.3bn figure comes amid rising cost of pensions as bond market jitters take monthly debt interest to £10.3bn The Guardian - UK · May 22
UK borrowing surges by more than expected in latest blow to Chancellor The ONS said borrowing was £4.9 billion higher than a year earlier The Independent UK · May 22
Borrowing surges by more than expected in blow to Chancellor amid Iran war woes The ONS said borrowing was £4.9 billion higher than a year earlier at £24.3 billion last month. Evening Standard · May 22
UK bond yields set for biggest weekly drop since 2024; retail sales fall as drivers cut back on fuel - as it happened Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news The Guardian - UK · May 22
UK retail sales plunge as soaring fuel prices force shoppers to make cuts The Office for National Statistics said the total volume of retail sales, which measures the quantity bought, fell by 1.3% in April. The Independent UK · May 22
UK retail sales suffer sharpest fall for almost a year The Office for National Statistics said the total volume of retail sales, which measures the quantity bought, fell by 1.3% in April. Evening Standard · May 22
How much is rent in your London borough? Check our guide as capital average hits record £2,290 Rents are rising in 28 out of 32 boroughs, causing more financial misery for many Londoners Evening Standard · May 21
Net migration to the UK: Key numbers and trends The steep drop in the latest figures is part of a downwards trend that has been under way since 2023. Evening Standard · May 21
The Times of India · May 21 UK net migration falls below 200,000 as stricter visa rules cut arrivals UK net migration has fallen below 200,000 for the first time since the Covid pandemic, driven largely by a sharp fall in the number of people arriving for work, according to new official figures.
The Economic Times · May 21 Indian students, workers dominate exit trend as UK migration drops sharply Net migration to the UK has significantly fallen, nearly halved from its peak, with Indian students and workers leading the exit trend. The government attributes this to restoring order and control over borders, introducing a skills-based system to reward contribution and reduce reliance on overseas workers.
The Guardian - UK · May 21 Net migration to UK falls by nearly 50% after Labour’s vow to cut numbers Decline to 171,000 last year will encourage ministers in what is seen as a battleground issue against Reform
The National (Scotland) · May 21 Net migration almost halved while UK citizens stay abroad under Labour UK net migration dropped to an estimated 171,000 last year, the lowest level since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Economic Times · May 21 UK net migration falls sharply as student, work visa curbs deepen United Kingdom net migration saw a significant drop in 2025. Figures fell to 171,000, a level not seen since before the post-Brexit immigration system. This decline follows a sharp fall from a 2023 peak. Policy changes by both Conservative and Labour governments contributed to this trend. Restrictions on student dependants…
Evening Standard · May 21 UK net migration drops below 200,000 for first time since Covid-19 pandemic The ONS said the continued fall in net migration is being driven by fewer people from outside the EU arriving in the UK for work.
The Independent UK · May 20 Net migration to UK fell to lowest point since Covid – but half of Britons still think it’s rising British Future said politicians “need to take responsibility” for the growing disconnect between the true migration figures and public perception of immigration
The Independent UK · May 20 Inside Reeves’ cost of living plan which could see UK consumers save more than £150 million a year Reeves will give details of policies to tackle the cost-of-living squeeze triggered by the Iran war
The Independent UK · May 20 Why has UK inflation gone down? What economic experts say will happen next ONS reported that the Consumer Prices Index inflation fell to 2.8 per cent
Evening Standard · May 20 Why has inflation gone down and where will it go from here? Economists said April’s inflation fall will only be a brief respite before the Middle East conflict sends prices spiking again.
The National (Scotland) · May 20 UK inflation rate drops more than forecasted to lowest level in a year THE rate of inflation in the UK has fallen to its lowest level in more than a year, new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal