UK employment data nears ‘something of a trough’ as job vacancies fall by 0.8%
The UK employment rate has increased by 0.1 percentage points compared to data covering the last quarter, according…
‘I flew to Lithuania for op as NHS delays left me feeling like I had glass in my hip’
EXCLUSIVE: NHS waiting list for operation left Nicky Hatton housebound as 59-year-old was told to ‘use a walking…
British Equities Rise as Economic Rebound Offsets Middle East Tensions
MT Newswires -Shutterstock London’s FTSE 100 closed 0.39% higher on Thursday as escalating tensions in the Middle East…
UK economy set to stagnate as Iran war and high energy costs hold back growth
The UK economy is expected to have remained stagnant for another month, with industries under pressure and geopolitical…
UK retail sales beat expectations amid hot weather boost
UK retail sales in May were boosted by hot weather (Jonathan Brady/PA) (PA Archive) UK retail sales bounced…
UK Government borrowing jumps as debt interest costs hit record May high
The impact of Iran war pressures on UK public finances has been laid bare as official figures showed…
UK economy began to feel fallout from Iran war in April, data shows
By Andy Bruce and Suban Abdulla LONDON, June 12 (Reuters) – Britain’s economy contracted by 0.1% in April,…
UK retail sales plunge as soaring fuel prices force shoppers to make cuts
UK retail sales tumbled at their fastest rate for almost a year in April, as soaring petrol and…
Inflation drops back by more than forecast as energy offsets Iran war fuel hit
Inflation fell back to its lowest level for more than a year last month as a drop in…
Life expectancy gaps show reality of ‘Two Britains’ as health slides backwards
New statistics have shown a stark divide between Brits, with startling healthy life expectancy gaps showing how those…
Tax raids trigger worst start to year on record for businesses
Saturday 25 April 2026 10:40 am Businesses have had the worst start to the year on record Tax…
UK retail sales rebound as motorists stock up on fuel
UK retail sales returned to growth last month as they were pushed higher by motorists stocking up on…