33 h. ago Unemployment soars by 200,000 under Labour with as firms blame national insurance hike

The jobless total stood at 1.67 million in the three months to June this year, the highest since the pandemic, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Politics

37 h. ago Britain's wage rate stagnates and job market cools down as inflation rises

The rate of UK unemployment remained at 4.7 per cent  in the three months to June, compared with the three months to May, the Office for National Statistics said.

Economics

51 h. ago Wes Streeting issues 'don't strike' appeal to NHS staff before crunch union talks

Nurses and other NHS staff have seen their 3.6% pay rise this year swallowed up by inflation - Health Secretary Wes Streeting explains why they should accept it

Events

5 d. ago DWP state pensioners set to be given 'extra £352' completely free

The amount of State Pension you get increases in April each year, and the triple lock means the rise will either match the rate of inflation, average earnings or 2.5 per cent

Economics

7 d. ago Number of UK civil servants in same pay band as PM doubles in 2 years

Inflation-linked wage rises and expert hires have led to more government employees on top salaries

Politics

4 w. ago Why has inflation risen unexpectedly and what does it mean for households?

Official data showed Consumer Prices Index inflation rose to 3.6% in June, up from 3.4% in May and the highest since January 2024.

Economics

4 w. ago Inflation latest: Rising fuel and food costs behind surprise rise

Latest on UK figures data plus stock markets updates, business and money news on Wednesday

Economics

4 w. ago Inflation latest: June figures show unexpected rise to 3.6% as fuel and food costs continue to increase

Latest on UK figures data plus stock markets updates, business and money news on Wednesday

Economics

4 w. ago Another huge blow for Rachel Reeves as inflation RISES to 3.6% defying predictions from analysts leaving hopes of interest rate cuts in the balance

The headline CPI rate had been expected to stay on hold at 3.4 per cent in the year to June, but instead increased to 3.6 per cent.

Economics

4 w. ago UK inflation rises unexpectedly to 3.6% driven by food and fuel prices

Annual increase in June follows two months of negative growth and with speculation mounting over tax risesBusiness live – latest updatesUK inflation unexpectedly rose in June driven by fuel and food prices, according to official figures, underscoring the challenge facing the chancellor, Rachel Reeves.The Office for National Statistics said the consumer prices index rose by 3.6% last month, up from a reading of 3.4% in May. City economists had forecast an unchanged reading. Continue reading...

Economics

4 w. ago Inflation latest: June figures show unexpected rise to 3.6% as fuel costs continue to increase

Latest on UK figures data plus stock markets updates, business and money news on Wednesday

Economics

4 w. ago UK inflation rises unexpectedly to 3.6% as Labour faces economic scrutiny

Annual increase in June follows two months of negative growth and with speculation mounting over tax risesBusiness live – latest updatesUK inflation unexpectedly rose in June, according to official figures, adding to the pressure on the chancellor, Rachel Reeves.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the consumer prices index rose by 3.6% last month, up from a reading of 3.4% in May. City economists had forecast an unchanged reading. Continue reading...

Economics

4 w. ago DWP makes major Universal Credit change with UK households given £725 boost

The Department for Work and Pensions has announced that the Universal Credit standard allowance will permanently rise above inflation, amounting to £725 by 2029/30 in cash terms for a single person aged 25 or over

Economics