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Births in England and Wales increase for first time since 2021

Rise in number of babies born to men over 60 a factor in small rise in birthrate, shows ONS data

The Guardian - UK

The surprising demographic behind the first lift in birth rate in years

There was a 14 per cent jump of children born to fathers aged 60 and over in 2024

The Independent UK

Rise in births in England and Wales helped by ‘notable’ jump in older fathers

The largest increases were in West Midlands, up 3.4%, and London, up 1.8%.

Evening Standard

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UK households hit by squeeze on living standards despite fastest growth in G7

ONS confirms GDP growth at 0.7% between January and March but households saving less of disposable income

The Guardian - UK

UK economy experiences most significant growth in over a year

Experts said there were clouds over the horizon for the economy

The Independent UK

UK economic rebound confirmed as consumer spending strengthens – ONS

The Office for National Statistic said gross domestic product rose by an unrevised 0.7% between January and March.

Evening Standard

UK economic growth confirmed at 0.7% in first quarter; Lincolnshire oil refinery calls in administrators –as it happened

UK-US trade deal kicks in today, lowering tariffs for British carmakers and aerospace sector

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Office for National Statistics has ‘deep-seated’ problems and needs an overhaul

Devereux Review on the UK’s main statistics body also says a revision of past figures may be required

The Guardian - UK

London population on course to hit 10 million over the next decade, in part due to migration

Tower Hamlets set for 20.4% rise in residents, including net increase of more than 87,000 people from abroad, says ONS

Evening Standard

UK population projected to grow at slower rate because of drop in migration

The ONS said the new figures are ‘a better reflection of short-term population change’.

Evening Standard

Scotland's 'bucking international trends' on investment. Is that a good thing?

BILLIONS of pounds are set to flow out of Scotland due to foreign investment figures celebrated by the Scottish Government ...

The National (Scotland)

Experts warn Labour set to hike taxes as borrowing hits record figure

Fears the Chancellor will raise taxes in the autumn have been fuelled after official figures showed the highest May government borrowing outside the…

The National (Scotland)

Tax hike fears mount after government borrowing jumps in May

The ONS said borrowing surged to £17.7 billion last month, the second highest figure on record for May

Evening Standard

High street hit as retail sales slump in month after "awful April" bill hikes

Food stores saw a particularly big fall with volumes down by 5%

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Government borrowing jumps despite boost from national insurance hike

The ONS said borrowing rose to £17.7 billion last month, the second highest figure on record for May.

The Guardian - UK

UK grocery watchdog investigating Amazon over alleged supplier payment delays; company insolvencies jump – as it happened

Groceries Code Adjudicator calls on suppliers to share their experiences of working with Amazon

Evening Standard

UK retail sales slump in May after ‘dismal’ month for supermarkets

The Office for National Statistics said the total volume of retail sales fell by 2.7% in May – the biggest drop since the end of 2023.

Evening Standard

Fact check: AI-generated Israel-Iran posts and inflation confusion

Round-up of fact checks from the last week compiled by Full Fact.

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FTSE 100 nudges up ahead of Fed decision following broadly expected CPI data

The oil price fluctuated, with the Israel-Iran conflict entering its sixth day.

The Independent UK

Voices: Who’s to blame for food price hikes – supermarkets or Rachel Reeves?

COMMENT: The retail giants point the finger at the chancellor’s business tax rises as food inflation jumps to 4.4 per cent – so, asks James Moore, are they right, and will mortgages and petrol pump prices be next?

Evening Standard

UK inflation to edge higher if oil prices push up energy costs, experts warn

Experts have said that inflation is set to remain elevated over the coming months, particularly if global oil prices continue to spike.

Evening Standard

House prices in every London borough after unexpected jump in average property value

The annual rate of house price growth fell to 3.5% in April, from 7.0% in March, the Office for National Statistics said.

The Independent UK

Annual house price growth halves as buyers reach stamp duty cliff edge

The annual rate of house price growth fell to 3.5% in April, from 7.0% in March, the Office for National Statistics said.

International Business Times

UK Inflation Dips Less Than Expected In May

British inflation eased less than expected in May after surging in April, official data showed Wednesday, fuelling expectations that the Bank of England will hold interest rates steady this week.

The Independent UK

This is the reason why inflation figures are being reported differently today

The discrepancy is to do with a mistake in April’s figures linked to vehicle excise duty.

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