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…
Iran war to ‘trigger 150,000 UK job losses and cost average family £730’
A former Bank of England rate-setter has spelt out the potential impact of the Middle East conflict on…
UK inflation set to rise after Middle East conflict pushed up fuel prices
Higher fuel prices are set to have driven an increase in UK inflation last month, according to analysts.…
M&S joins Aldi and Lidl with new £13 rule – and it comes into force in April
Marks & Spencer has announced it will raise the hourly rate for shop assistants to a minimum of…
Jobs crisis London: unemployment jumps to new five year high of 7.6% – London Evening Standard
Jobs crisis London: unemployment jumps to new five year high of 7.6% London Evening StandardUK unemployment rate hits near…