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Young women in England and Wales projected to have just one child by 35

ONS study of fertility trends suggests birthrate will continue to fall, with women turning 18 this year having babies later

The Guardian - UK

Women to continue having babies later in life, projections show

Analysis explores for the first time how fertility levels could change among a future generation of women.

Evening Standard

Retail sales in Great Britain given lift as shoppers splash out

Sales volumes rise 1% in February after City economists had predicted fall amid weak consumer confidence

The Guardian - UK

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UK economy eked out growth at the end of 2024, figures confirm

This is unrevised from the ONS’s first estimate, confirming a picture of a sluggish economy over the second half of the year.

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 Live 28 March: New name for WH Smith high street stores, retail sales beat hopes

The WH Smith name is to disappear from the high street after 233 years.

Evening Standard

Price points where home buyers could feel the most pain from stamp duty rises

Rightmove has made calculations showing the extra costs buyers could face if they make their home purchase after March 31.

The Independent UK

Lower inflation – what it means for bills, taxes and shopping

A fall in the cost of clothes was the main reason for a drop in the rate of inflation; however, imminent increases to the cost of services mean people may not feel any better off

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Mapped: House and rental prices revealed across the UK as growth accelerates

Figures from the Office of National Statistics show average private rent in the UK was £1,326 per month in February 2025

The Independent UK

Why has inflation fallen and what does it mean for households?

Inflation fell to 2.8% last month, but economists have warned price rises could accelerate next month.

Evening Standard

Local census trans numbers should not be used, says official statistics body

The data was downgraded last year amid concern some respondents may not have understood the question properly due to language barriers.

The Independent UK

Annual house price growth accelerates but rental prices slow – ONS data

The figures were released as the rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation slowed by more than expected.

The Independent UK

Annual house price growth accelerates but rental prices slow

The figures were released as the rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation slowed by more than expected.

Evening Standard

Late data from one business means UK wage growth may need to be revised, says ONS

Caveat from statistics agency is latest sign of its problems collecting reliable economic data

The Guardian - UK

UK inflation unexpectedly falls ahead of UK Government's Spring Statement

UK INFLATION eased by more than expected last month, new official figures show ...

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The Independent UK

Inflation falls to 2.8% in boost for Rachel Reeves ahead of spring statement

The chancellor is set to deliver her spring statement later on Wednesday

The Independent UK

UK inflation unexpectedly falls to 2.8% in boost for Reeves

The rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation fell to 2.8% in February from 3% in January, the Office for National Statistics said.

The Independent UK

Seven jobs with the best pensions - and how much they could earn for your retirement

Always remember - salary is just one part of the sum when it comes to jobs and careers

Evening Standard

Housing affordability is back to similar levels seen pre-pandemic, says ONS

Despite the improvements, in 2024, there were just 9% of local authorities where homes were bought for under five times workers’ earnings on average.

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The Independent UK

Cafés need to stop insisting we put our laptops away

COMMENT: Encouraging patrons to put devices down and start a conversation instead might be a well-meaning endeavour – but it’s also likely to alienate half your clientele, argues Helen Coffey

The Guardian - UK

Troubled UK statistics agency warns of errors in its growth figures

ONS, already working on fixing a survey, uncovers problems with two indices used to measure prices in economy

The National (Scotland)

Pressure on Rachel Reeves as borrowing rises and 'economic growth forecast halved'

PRESSURE is piling on Chancellor Rachel Reeves as UK Government borrowing soared above forecasts last month – and reports say growth forecasts…

The Guardian - UK

Travel shares drop after Heathrow closure; UK deficit overshoots forecasts at £10.7bn – as it happened

Airline and hotel shares tumble as substation fire shuts airport, while UK borrowing jumped more than expected

Evening Standard

UK Government borrowing overshoots forecasts ahead of spring statement

Public sector net borrowing was £10.7 billion in February, the Office for National Statistics said.

The Guardian - UK

UK data recording of biological sex causing potential risks, report finds

Confusion over recording sex and gender causing problems in areas such as healthcare and safeguarding, report says

The Guardian - UK

UK pay growth remains high, making interest rate cut less likely

Unemployment was level in January, but has risen over the past six months

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