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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

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

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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

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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

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

Evening Standard

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.

TechRadar

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

The Independent UK

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

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

Evening Standard

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.

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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.

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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.

The Guardian - UK

Retail sales unexpectedly fall in Great Britain in run-up to Christmas

Shoppers held back on Black Friday spending in November and budget uncertainty hit consumer confidence

Evening Standard

Retail sales dip unexpectedly in November as Black Friday fizzles

The Office for National Statistics said the total volume of retail sales is estimated to have fallen by 0.1% in November.

The Guardian - UK

FTSE 100 closes near record high as Santa Rally builds, despite weak retail sales – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

The Guardian - UK

UK borrowed more than expected in November amid pre-budget pressure

ONS figures show public sector net borrowing was £11.7bn – £1.9bn less than in same month last year

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 Live 19 December: WH Smith pressure continues, retail sales disappoint

Black Friday failed to lift the retail sector after figures for November today came in below expectations.

The Independent UK

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

November’s inflation rate of 3.2% means if an item cost £100 a year ago, it would now cost £103.20.

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