U.K. Retail Sales Rise for First Time in Five Months
Retailers in the U.K. reported a brighter start to the new year, with sales rising after four straight months of falls, ...
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Pendle has the fourth-highest fertility rate in England and Wales according to birth statistics data from the Office for National Statistics
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Why has inflation increased and what does it mean for households?
Food and non-alcoholic costs also largely contributed to the rise in inflation, with the ONS highlighting the rising prices ...
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What the inflation jump really means for your finances
UK inflation soared to its highest point in 10 months in January, according to the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS ...
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Mortgages could stay higher for longer after inflation jump
The speed and scale of future interest rate cuts from the Bank of England is in doubt after inflation rose to a ...
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Latest inflation figures spell 'difficult times' for county businesses says Shropshire chamber chair
Shropshire Chamber of Commerce said a sharp rise in the rate of inflation has highlighted the "growing pressure" that ...
Fewer benefits claimants face sanctions for refusing to work
Fewer claimants are having their benefits cut after refusing to work, according to official figures, despite Labour’s pledge ...
Pay growth accelerates for third month in a row despite drop in job vacancies
Economists warn that the figures could make it less likely that the Bank of England will reduce central interest rates in ...
Surprise boost for shops as sales growth exceeds expectations with biggest rise in 5 years for food
January had the first growth in retail sales after four months of falls, a sign of a strengthening economy. Shops were given ...
Tories: We're not to blame for rise in inflation
The shadow chancellor of the exchequer has defended the previous government for the rise in inflation, instead blaming ...
Surprise boost for retail as food sales see biggest jump since start of pandemic
Growing retail sales can mean economic growth, which the government has repeatedly said is its top priority. But increased ...
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Warrington among top ten UK areas for new small businesses
WARRINGTON is among the top ten UK areas for the number of new small businesses in 2024. A recent study, using Office for National Statistics data, revealed that Warrington saw an increase of 60 new ...