Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts a major economic challenge as latest ONS figures show zero GDP growth in three months to August, putting Labour's ambitious investment plans at risk ahead of crucial Autumn Budget.
New official figures reveal the UK economy showed no growth in April, dealing a blow to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Chancellor Rachel Reeves. The stagnant GDP figures raise concerns about the nation's economic recovery and future prospects.
The UK economy grew by a stronger-than-expected 0.4% in May, according to the Office for National Statistics. Chancellor Rachel Reeves welcomes the data but warns of the 'challenge' inherited from the previous government.
New ONS data reveals the UK economy showed zero growth in April 2024, with a sharp slowdown from the 0.4% expansion in March. The services sector stalled while production fell, putting pressure on the next government.
New ONS data reveals the UK economy showed zero growth in July, with rising inflation and weak consumer confidence putting a brake on recovery. Key sectors like services and production stagnated.
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez delivers a powerful, data-driven argument for immigration as a demographic and economic necessity for Europe, challenging the continent's rising populist rhetoric.
New data reveals UK employees took a staggering 185.6 million sick days last year, the highest level since 2008. Experts point to a 'perfect storm' of post-pandemic health issues and NHS pressures.
New ONS data reveals a surprising 3.9% surge in UK births in 2023, marking the highest number in a decade and signalling a potential new 'baby generation' for the nation.
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Exclusive look at the EU's migrant processing centre on Leros, a blueprint for Donald Trump's proposed 'deportation island' for undocumented immigrants. Discover the harsh realities and political implications.
Exclusive analysis reveals how pandemic-era migration slumps created a statistical illusion. Why current 'record highs' actually represent a recovery to pre-COVID norms rather than unprecedented influx.
New ONS data reveals the UK economy showed zero growth in April 2024, a significant slowdown from the 0.4% expansion in March. The services sector stalled while production fell, putting pressure on the next government.
New data reveals a sharp decline in UK retail sales, with supermarkets hit hardest as consumers grapple with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and cut back on essential spending.
New official figures from the Office for National Statistics show England's population grew by nearly 300,000 in mid-2023, while Wales experienced its first annual decrease in nearly 50 years, highlighting a stark demographic divide across the UK.
Shocking new figures from the Office for National Statistics show Britain's gender pay gap remains stubbornly wide, with women effectively working for free for nearly two months each year compared to male colleagues.
In a major policy shift, the Australian government announces a permanent cap on migration levels, cutting the annual intake by thousands to tackle the housing crisis and overwhelmed public services.
New data reveals a worrying stagnation in British life expectancy, even as the number of centenarians hits record highs. Experts point to a 'perfect storm' of austerity, NHS pressures, and lifestyle diseases halting decades of progress.
Official Australian government statistics reveal net migration is significantly lower than protest groups claim, falling sharply from post-pandemic peaks. Experts analyse the data behind the heated political debate.
Shocking new data analysis uncovers Britain's most deserted neighbourhoods, from abandoned London mansions to entire streets in the North East left eerily empty. The figures expose a stark housing divide.
Exclusive analysis of ONS data shows England and Wales' fertility rate has plummeted to a historic low of 1.49 children per woman, far below replacement level. This demographic time bomb threatens to reshape our society, economy, and public services for g
Exclusive: New ONS data reveals a worrying trend of Britons dipping into long-term savings to cover essential costs, with younger adults hit hardest. Experts warn of a future financial timebomb.
New figures from the Office for National Statistics show the fertility rate in England and Wales has hit its lowest level in nearly a century, with significant implications for future population trends and public policy.
Exclusive analysis of ONS figures reveals a deepening demographic crisis as the fertility rate in England and Wales hits a record low. Discover the economic pressures, shifting societal norms, and government policies behind the decline.
Official figures show a dramatic surge in UK air fares this summer, with prices skyrocketing due to persistent inflation and soaring jet fuel costs. Discover what's driving the increase and how it's affecting holidaymakers.
Exclusive ONS data reveals Wales's population fell for the first time since the 1850s, while England's West Midlands became the fastest-growing region outside London, signalling a major post-pandemic demographic shift.
Sameer Dhanda faces removal to India despite arriving in Australia as a teenager, exposing critical flaws in the nation's migration system and sparking a major debate on immigration fairness.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a stern economic test as public sector net borrowing hits £27.6bn, the highest since 1999. Rising debt interest payments and welfare costs drive the surge, complicating Labour's fiscal plans.
New official data uncovers the true number one source of visitors to the UK, with France dethroned and a new European leader emerging. Discover the spending habits and travel trends shaping British tourism.
A bombshell report reveals the UK's gender pay gap has been systematically underestimated for 20 years due to a critical flaw in official reporting, hiding the true scale of pay inequality for millions of women.