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UK inflation rises unexpectedly to 3.4% as Britons feel squeeze

The rise was driven by increases in airfares, transport costs and tobacco prices, and means any further cut to interest rates is unlikely

The Independent UK

Inflation bounces back in December as Christmas travel fuels price rises

The rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation rose to 3.4% in December from 3.2% in November, the Office for National Statistics said.

Evening Standard

Jobs crisis for London as unemployment rate doubles in less than two years

Nationally the biggest falls in employment were in retail, where 72,000 jobs were lost, and hospitality, down by almost 70,000.

Evening Standard

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Fears for UK job market as wage growth falls and unemployment stays at 5-year high

Retail and hospitality sectors have seen some of the biggest falls in payrolled employees

The Independent UK

Wage growth falls as unemployment stays at highest level for nearly five years

The Office for National Statistics said retail and hospitality sectors have seen some of the biggest falls in payrolled employees.

Evening Standard

Number of employed people in UK falls again as wage growth slows

Shops, restaurants and hotels particularly hit by slowdown in hiring, as unemployment remains at 5.1%

The Guardian - UK

Fact check: Number of pubs fell by 6,800 under Conservative governments

Official figures show the number of public houses and bars registered with HM Revenue and Customs declined between 2010 and 2024.

Evening Standard

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UK economy in surprise return to growth in November despite Budget uncertainty

The boost was driven by an increase in car production after Jaguar Land Rover reopened its factories following a major cyber attack

The Independent UK

UK economy returns to growth as car manufacturing rebounds

Gross domestic product increased by 0.3% in November, according to the Office for National Statistics.

The Independent UK

FTSE 100 Live 15 January: Index at record as GDP rebounds, Dunelm shares slump

The British economy shrugged off Budget uncertainty in November and grew by a faster than expected 0.3%, according to latest official figures.

Evening Standard

LGB+ people in England and Wales ‘much’ more likely to die by suicide than straight people

ONS analysis also shows LGB+ people more likely to die from drug overdoses and alcohol-related disease

The Guardian - UK

LGB+ people nearly three times as likely to die of drug poisoning, official figures show

Mental-health charity for gay and non-binary people says prejudices in society cause higher rates of depression

The Independent UK

How safe is London really? This is what the data says

The Standard examines crime rates in London over the past decade

Evening Standard

UK economy set to have returned to growth despite budget caution

Monthly UK GDP (gross domestic product) is expected to have risen by 0.2% in November.

Evening Standard

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OPINION - Hands off! Free travel is a well deserved perk for London's over 60s

The 60+ Oyster Pass and the Freedom Pass concessions are good for London

TechRadar

New report on AI adoption warns workers could face more complex responsibilities for lower pay

AI could lead to productivity, unemployment, and health gaps – we should focus on sustainable human-AI collaboration.

The Independent UK

Warning of unemployment surge as business costs force companies to close

The search for jobs is becoming increasingly tough and more firms could be set to shut their doors

Evening Standard

All the London pubs that have closed down in the past year as new data suggests pub industry in grave trouble

In total, 366 pubs closed over the past year

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Evening Standard

‘But, who’s the man?' As a queer woman, this is the question I most get asked

When you’re a woman with a girlfriend, it's easy to dismiss this ignorant-but-innocent question with an eyeroll, but it says a lot about how traditional gender dating roles impact relationship dynamics

The Independent UK

Children received inflation-busting pocket money pay rises in 2025, figures show

Figures from money app GoHenry indicate that not all regions saw pocket money payments increased during the year.

The Guardian - UK

UK consumers saving less as taxes squeeze incomes, data shows

ONS finds households’ savings ratio has dropped to lowest rate for more than a year across third quarter

The Independent UK

Rachel Reeves hit by fresh blow as UK economy growth slows down again

UK economy growth slowed in the third quarter to just 0.1 per cent

Evening Standard

UK economic slowdown in third quarter confirmed – ONS

The ONS said growth slowed to 0.1% in the third quarter from a downwardly revised 0.2% in the three months to June.

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 Live 22 December: Gold price record but index falls, GDP slowdown confirmed

The UK economy is heading into 2026 with little momentum after figures showed GDP growth of just 0.1% in the third quarter.

Evening Standard

‘Little Christmas cheer’ for Reeves as borrowing figures higher than forecast

A borrowing figure of £11.7 billion last month was higher than the £10 billion expected.

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