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City A.M. • Jul 03, 2025

Consumer spending drives ‘healthy pickup’ for UK businesses 

Increased expenditure by households and companies has contributed positively to commercial performance, highlighting economic resilience even as rising costs and taxation continue...

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City A.M. • Jul 02, 2025

To find out who’s to blame for economic uncertainty, reeves should look in the mirror

The decline in consumer expenditures by £50 billion compared to last year highlights cautious financial behavior that contributes to ongoing economic instability, reflecting broade...

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The Guardian – Business • Jun 30, 2025

UK households hit by squeeze on living standards despite fastest growth in G7

Despite the UK economy expanding more rapidly than other G7 nations, increased taxes and inflation led to lower real disposable income per household, reducing overall financial res...

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City A.M. • Jun 30, 2025

Disposable income per head slumps despite economic growth

Although the UK experienced modest economic expansion driven by production, services, and construction sectors, individual earnings available for spending or saving declined notabl...

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The Guardian – Business • Jun 26, 2025

Office for National Statistics has ‘deep-seated’ problems and needs an overhaul

Addressing longstanding management issues at the UK’s main statistics agency may require significant investment and organizational changes, potentially impacting the accuracy and r...

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Sky News Money • Jun 26, 2025

Fresh drive to fix shortfalls in UK's economic statistics

The government plans to allocate ten million pounds to improve the reliability of key economic data produced by the Office for National Statistics, addressing ongoing concerns abou...

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City A.M. • Jun 25, 2025

Saving British Steel leaves taxpayers with £900m bill

The government’s intervention to support British Steel is expected to result in nearly £900 million in public expenses, raising concerns about the country’s limited budget flexibil...

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City A.M. • Jun 24, 2025

ONS appoints Bank of England data exec as new chief

The appointment of a senior Bank of England data expert aims to strengthen the Office for National Statistics’ leadership amid concerns about data management and its impact on econ...

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City A.M. • Jun 18, 2025

House prices slump in April: ‘Supply is beginning to outweigh demand’

The recent monthly decline in property values reflects shifting market conditions where increased availability and reduced purchasing power are influencing buyer activity after the...

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City A.M. • Jun 12, 2025

UK economy shrinks more than expected in blow to Reeves

The unexpected decline in the UK’s economic output during April indicates a potential slowdown that may affect investor confidence and hinder short-term financial recovery efforts.

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City A.M. • Jun 11, 2025

Worrying jobs figures show Labour’s Britain is heading for stagflation

Recent employment data indicate a significant increase in joblessness, suggesting that current policies may hinder economic expansion and contribute to a prolonged period of stagna...

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City A.M. • Jun 10, 2025

Retail shrinks by over 360,000 jobs in a decade

The reduction of over 360,000 positions in the UK retail sector since 2015 highlights a significant decline in employment, impacting economic activity and workforce distribution wi...

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The Guardian – Business • Jun 10, 2025

UK unemployment rises to highest level in nearly four years

The rise in joblessness and slower wage advancements may reduce consumer spending power, potentially influencing monetary policy decisions and affecting overall economic growth in...

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City A.M. • Jun 05, 2025

ONS blames government figures after revealing April inflation error

The miscalculation in April’s inflation rate, caused by incorrect vehicle excise duty data, may impact economic policy decisions and market confidence in official financial statist...

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Financial Times • Jun 05, 2025

UK inflation overstated due to government data error, ONS says

The adjustment in vehicle tax data led the Office for National Statistics to lower the annual inflation rate for April to 3.4%, indicating a minor correction in the reported cost o...

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Financial Times • Jun 05, 2025

The ONS reported a huge jump in vehicle taxes and nobody is happy

Recent data from the ONS reveals a notable increase in vehicle tax revenues, reflecting broader economic shifts that have elicited widespread public concern and dissatisfaction acr...

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City A.M. • May 23, 2025

UK retail sales boost as Brits enjoy warm weather

Retail sales in the UK increased notably in April, supported by favorable weather conditions that encouraged higher consumer spending on groceries, leading to a significant improve...

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The Guardian – Business • May 22, 2025

UK private sector shrinking as firms cut jobs; pressure to raise taxes as government borrowing jumps...

Rising government borrowing in the UK highlights increased fiscal challenges, as economic contraction and job reductions in private firms intensify pressure on budget policies and...

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City A.M. • May 22, 2025

UK net migration almost halves in 2024

The substantial decrease in net migration during 2024 may influence the UK’s labor market and public spending, potentially affecting economic growth and government resource allocat...

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The Guardian – Business • May 22, 2025

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

The unexpected increase in public sector borrowing to £20.2 billion highlights the ongoing challenge of balancing economic growth and fiscal responsibility for the UK government.

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City A.M. • May 21, 2025

London house price growth cools as rents continue to climb

In April, London experienced modest annual house price increases below one percent, while rental costs steadily rose beyond the national average, reflecting differing trends in the...

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The Guardian – Business • May 15, 2025

Energy bill defaults hit record high, says ONS

Recent data from the government indicates a rising number of households are facing financial difficulties, leading to an increased rate of missed automatic payments for utility ser...

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City A.M. • May 14, 2025

UK jobs markets suffers a fainting fit…will the patient get worse?

Recent data indicate a decline in the number of employed individuals in the UK since the beginning of the year, though inconsistencies in measurements make the exact figures uncert...

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The Guardian – Business • May 13, 2025

UK unemployment rises to highest in nearly four years

Increased employer national insurance payments have coincided with a decline in available positions, contributing to a slower labor market and a growth in the proportion of individ...

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City A.M. • May 13, 2025

Employment levels slump as Reeves’ taxes bite

The recent decline in job numbers reflects the impact of increased taxation on businesses, which appears to have reduced employer profitability and subsequently affected workforce...

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Sky News Money • May 09, 2025

UK's top statistician quits following data row

The resignation of the leading official at the Office for National Statistics may affect confidence in the reliability of economic figures used for financial planning and policy de...

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