UK Construction Shrinks at Fastest Rate Since Pandemic
The UK construction sector contracted at its quickest pace since May 2020 in November, with the PMI hitting 39.4. Read the full analysis of the downturn.
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New homes in England hit near-decade low
Official figures reveal new home construction in England has fallen to its lowest level since 2015/16, dealing a blow to Labour's 1.5 million homes pledge. Discover the full analysis.
Correction: Knife Crime Statistics Amended
The Guardian issues a correction on knife crime statistics for London, Dorset, North Yorkshire, and Suffolk. Discover the accurate ONS data and other recent amendments.
New 'default yes' planning rule for station homes
Housing Secretary Steve Reed announces planning reforms to fast-track 1.5 million homes near transport hubs. Discover how this impacts local councils and green belt areas.
ONS cuts reports by 10% to improve data quality
The UK's Office for National Statistics will reduce its publications by 10% in 2026 to prioritise core data reliability amid Treasury concerns. Discover how this affects economic policymaking.
Reeves unveils radical planning overhaul for 1.5m homes
Labour's Shadow Chancellor announces sweeping reforms to fast-track 1.5 million new homes, pledging to override local opposition and transform Britain's planning system.
Reeves vows planning revolution and housebuilding boom
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves promises sweeping planning reforms and ambitious housebuilding targets in landmark speech, vowing to 'get Britain building again' with a pro-business agenda.
Reeves declares economic emergency in budget speech
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers her first major speech, announcing sweeping reforms to boost UK growth, overhaul planning systems, and restore economic stability after what she calls '14 years of chaos'.
Reeves unveils economic overhaul in first speech
New Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers landmark economic address, declaring end to Tory austerity and announcing sweeping planning reforms to boost UK growth.
Labour's 1.5 Million Home Plan to Transform UK Housing
Keir Starmer's Labour Party unveils ambitious plan to turbocharge housebuilding, confront NIMBYism and solve Britain's housing crisis with sweeping planning reforms.
Labour's Housing Revolution: 1.5M New Homes Planned
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Labour's transformative planning reforms to accelerate housebuilding, tackle the housing crisis, and boost economic growth across Britain.
Labour's 1.5M Homes Target Failing, Warn Builders
Britain's top housebuilders deliver stark warning to Chancellor Rachel Reeves that planning reforms and economic pressures threaten to derail Labour's flagship housing pledge, dealing another blow to the government's Budget plans.
Labour's 1.5 Million Homes Plan Unveiled
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils Labour's ambitious plan to turbocharge housebuilding across England, promising the biggest planning shake-up in a generation to tackle the housing crisis head-on.
Reeves announces major economic reset in first budget
Britain's first female Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces sweeping planning reforms and economic changes in her debut budget, promising growth and infrastructure revolution.
Tory minister attacks official immigration statistics
Conservative Immigration Minister Chris Philp sparks outrage after questioning the accuracy of official migration figures, accusing the Office for National Statistics of using 'immigration survey' methods.
Reeves' Budget: British ISAs, Housing Push & Economic Overhaul
Labour's first Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces sweeping economic reforms including new investment ISAs, pension fund transparency rules, and a major housebuilding push in her debut Budget statement.
Wales has higher violence rate than England, stats show
New official statistics show residents of Wales face significantly greater risks of violence and robbery compared to their English counterparts, raising concerns about public safety.
Sadiq Khan: London Housing Emergency Demands Action
Mayor Sadiq Khan declares London's housing situation a 'genuine emergency' and calls for radical new powers to accelerate homebuilding and tackle the deepening affordability crisis.
Tory minister clashes with government over housing targets
Cabinet minister Claire Coutinho breaks ranks to oppose government's housing targets in her constituency, exposing deep Conservative divisions on planning policy ahead of general election.
Reeves declares economic 'national mission' in budget plans
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces sweeping economic reforms targeting growth, housebuilding and green investment in first major speech.
Reeves pledges planning revolution to boost housebuilding
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges to confront NIMBY resistance and fast-track Britain's housing revolution with bold planning reforms if Labour wins power.
Taylor Wimpey halts 1,200 homes after Budget changes
Housebuilding giant Taylor Wimpey suspends major Buckinghamshire development following Labour's Autumn Budget planning changes, dealing early blow to government housing targets.
Reeves Unveils Labour's Economic Revolution
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers landmark speech outlining Labour's radical economic overhaul, from housebuilding boom to planning system shake-up and North Sea oil confrontation.
Rachel Reeves slams 'shambolic' ONS economic data
Chancellor Rachel Reeves launches a blistering attack on the Office for National Statistics, criticising its 'shambolic' GDP figures and demanding a major review to restore trust in UK economic data.
Fired US Statistician: Trump 'Dangerous' for Data Integrity
Ex-Bureau of Labor Statistics chief Erika McEntarfer breaks her silence, alleging political pressure and data manipulation under the Trump administration. She warns his return would be 'dangerous' for US economic integrity.
Reeves Declares War on Housebuilding Blockers
New Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils a sweeping pro-growth agenda, vowing to force through major housing projects and reinstate mandatory local building targets to boost the UK economy.
UK Housebuilding Plummets to Post-War Low, Councils Warn
New data reveals a catastrophic decline in UK housebuilding, with construction starts falling to levels not seen since the 1940s. Councils warn of a deepening housing crisis as government targets are missed by a staggering margin.
US Union Membership Soars to Historic High
New government data reveals a dramatic surge in US union membership, reaching levels not seen in decades as workers across sectors mobilise for better pay and conditions.
1 in 5 Britons Hold Antisemitic Views, Poll Reveals
Exclusive polling data reveals disturbing levels of antisemitism in Britain as thousands prepare for Jewish solidarity march in central London.
COVID Migration Myth: Why 'Record Highs' Are Normal Recovery
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.
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