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House prices see modest annual rise across UK – but London property market falls again

Values in the capital fell for the seventh consecutive month

The Independent UK

Why has inflation increased, and how high will prices rise?

The Office for National Statistics reported an annual rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation of 3.3% in March.

Evening Standard

UK inflation accelerates after Iran war drives sharp rise in fuel prices

The rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation increased to 3.3% in March from 3% in February, the Office for National Statistics said.

Evening Standard

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UK inflation set to rise after Middle East conflict pushed up fuel prices

Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation is expected to have risen to 3.3% in March, according to a consensus of experts.

Evening Standard

Unemployment drops sharply as inactivity in jobs market rises

The ONS said the rate of UK unemployment dropped sharply to 4.9% in the three months to February, down from 5.2% in the three months to January.

Evening Standard

Unemployment falls below 5% in surprise boost for Labour

The rate of UK joblessness dropped sharply from 5.2% in the three months to February

The Independent UK

UK unemployment shows surprise fall to 4.9% as pay growth drops to lowest in five years

Bank of England expected to keep interest rates on hold as Iran war casts shadow over labour market

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UK travellers turn to the Mediterranean as Middle East conflict disrupts travel

Data suggests that travellers are giving European destinations a boost

The Independent UK

UK economy grew faster than expected before Iran war

The war in the Middle East has hit hopes of an uptick in growth this year

The Independent UK

UK economic growth in February better than forecast before Iran war

The ONS said gross domestic product grew by 0.5% month-on-month in February following upwardly revised growth of 0.1% in January.

Evening Standard

People in most deprived areas spend under 50 years of life in good health – data

The Government has published its renewed Women’s Health Strategy.

Evening Standard

Cost of living crisis ‘holding young people back from having children’ as UK birth rate falls

New analysis suggests falling birth rates appear to be driven partly by financial struggles rather than a shift away from parenthood

The Independent UK

Meagre economic growth at end of 2025 confirmed amid fears over Iran war hit

The ONS confirmed unrevised growth of 0.1% between October and December, which followed growth of 0.1% in the previous three months.

Evening Standard

Retail sales dip amid wet weather and weaker supermarket trading

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the total volume of retail sales, which measures the quantity bought, fell by 0.4% last month.

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FTSE 100 Live 27 March: Retail pressure mounts, gilt yield at 18-year high

President Trump’s extension of Iran peace talks has failed to cool oil prices after Brent crude touched $110 a barrel.

The Independent UK

Iran turmoil set to hit UK housing market as hopes for growth dashed

the Middle East conflict has dented sentiment and curbed spending power, expert warns

The Guardian - UK

UK consumer confidence has ‘collapsed’ during Iran war, retail industry says

BRC survey finds public even more pessimistic about finances as higher energy prices fuel inflation fears

Evening Standard

Inflation holds at 3% in ‘calm before the storm’ of Iran war

The Office for National Statistics said the rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation was unchanged from the 3% level reported in January.

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The Independent UK

Average five-year fixed mortgages now cheaper than two-year deals

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the average house price increased by 1.3 per cent

Evening Standard

Average two-year mortgage rates are now higher than typical five-year deals

The conflict in the Middle East is causing concerns over path of interest rate setting, Moneyfacts said.

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 Live 25 March: Markets rally, inflation steady before oil price shock

Stocks today rallied after the price of oil fell on hopes of a de-escalation of the Middle East conflict.

Evening Standard

UK inflation remains steady prior to impact of Iran conflict

The rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation was unchanged from the 3% level reported in January, the Office for National Statistics said.

The Independent UK

Weight loss jabs could be to blame for declining fish and chips sales

Sales of fish and chips fell by 21 per cent in 2024 compared with the previous year, according to ONS data

Evening Standard

Unemployment total in London surges to equivalent of a city the size of Leicester

London’s jobless total has risen far faster than almost any other region since Labour came to power

Evening Standard

Wage growth tumbles to lowest level for more than five years – ONS

The Office for National Statistics said regular earnings growth fell back to 3.8% in the three months to January.

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