London unemployment rises to 6.8%, highest in a decade outside the pandemic
Shadow London minister Gareth Bacon said: “These figures come as no surprise. “We have a Labour government that…
Billionaire Labour-backer says ‘business unfriendly’ Budget hit growth
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DWP State Pension boost worth nearly £700 for those nearing retirement
Many people are not aware that the option is open to them, according to the Department for Work…
Is AI coming for your job? The reasons behind UK’s unexpected rise in unemployment
The UK’s unemployment rate has hit its highest level outside the COVID pandemic era for nearly a decade.…
Stocks advance as UK retail sales rise for fourth consecutive month
The FTSE 100 (^FTSE) and European stocks were higher on Friday as UK retail sales volumes have risen…
Brexit has made UK economy and productivity ‘weaker’ than thought, says Reeves
Asked about her promise not to deliver another tax-raising statement, Ms Reeves said: “This year has been particularly…
Older state pensioners to miss out on free £241 payments from DWP
State pensioners could be set for bigger state pension boost than previously thought – but some are on…
Inflation expected to jump to highest since January last year
Inflation is expected to increase to its highest level for 21 months as more pressure piles on the…
Brexit impact on UK economy ‘negative for foreseeable future,’ Bailey says – London Evening Standard
Brexit impact on UK economy ‘negative for foreseeable future,’ Bailey says London Evening StandardBrexit impact on UK economy ‘negative…
UK Economy Sees Sluggish Growth in Second Quarter
The UK economy grew at a sluggish pace of 0.3 per cent in the second quarter of the…
Rising food and drink prices in new cost-of-living squeeze – London Evening Standard
Rising food and drink prices in new cost-of-living squeeze London Evening StandardFood inflation at 18-month high – and experts…
State pensioners set to be handed free £538 in bank account from DWP in 2026
State Pension claimants could see a £538 pay rise from April 2026. The Triple Lock pledge from the…