Daniel Dabin
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Council Updates Cliftonville By-Election Full Analysis: How the Greens Built a Coalition to Topple Reform UK
Reform UK suffers its first real electoral defeat since taking control of Kent County Council, as the Green Party’s Rob Yates wins the Clift
13 April 2026 -
Investigations Britain’s Energy Future — A Practical Path to Power
After exposing who really benefits from the energy debate, Daniel Dabin sets out a practical energy strategy for Britain. Part 4 of 4: The G
9 April 2026 -
Investigations Green or Fossil — Who Wins the Energy Revolution?
What happens when every nation is forced down a single energy path? This investigation models two extreme scenarios — ranking winners and lo
7 April 2026 -
Investigations Follow the Supply Chain — The True Cost of Green Energy
Over three decades, Western nations dismantled their manufacturing base and rebuilt it in China. Now the green energy agenda proposes handin
6 April 2026 -
Investigations The Price of Power — Why Britain Pays the Most for Energy
Britain pays among the highest electricity prices in the developed world. This investigation examines why — comparing real energy costs acro
6 April 2026 -
Economy UK Economy Grows Just 0.1% in Final Quarter of 2025
Official figures show the UK economy barely grew in the final months of 2025, with a sharp drop in construction output dragging down an alre
31 March 2026 -
Economy UK Economy Stalls as GDP Growth Flatlines in January
The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics show monthly GDP remained unchanged at 0% in January 2026, highlighting the subdu
31 March 2026 -
Economy UK Current Account Deficit Narrows to £8.4bn in Final Quarter of 2025
The Office for National Statistics reports the underlying deficit fell by £0.6bn compared to the previous quarter, representing 1.1% of GDP.
31 March 2026 -
Economy Financial Regulators Unite to Combat Misleading Motor Finance Claims Practices
The Financial Conduct Authority is working with three other regulators to tackle poor handling of motor finance commission claims by some fi
30 March 2026 -
Investigations The War You Don’t Know You’re Fighting: How 5th Generation Warfare Is Already Here
Fifth Generation Warfare uses information, narratives and social pressure instead of bullets. From Soviet-era playbooks to modern digital op
30 March 2026 -
Economy ONS Expands Quality Adjustments in Public Services Productivity Measurement
Seven of 11 service areas now include quality adjustments as the Office for National Statistics strengthens how it measures public sector pe
30 March 2026 -
Economy FCA Issues 16 Warnings Against Unauthorised and Clone Firms This Week
Financial regulator urges UK consumers to verify firm authorisation to protect against investment scams. The phone call seemed legitimate en
27 March 2026 -
Economy UK Retail Sales Rise 0.7% as Online and Non-Food Stores Drive Recovery
Official statistics show modest growth in the three months to February 2026, with strong January performance offsetting earlier weaknesses.
27 March 2026 -
Economy Retail Sales Rise in Three Months to February 2026, ONS Reports
Official statistics show UK retail sales increased over the quarter ending February 2026, according to first estimates from the Office for N
27 March 2026 -
Economy ONS Podcast Explores Data Revolution to Tackle Cost of Living Challenges
Office for National Statistics promotes latest Statistically Speaking episode featuring Mike Hardie and Professor Jonathan Haskel on sweepin
26 March 2026 -
Economy New ONS Calculator Shows What You Need to Earn to Buy a Home in Kent
The Office for National Statistics has launched an interactive tool revealing the household income and savings required to purchase entry-le
26 March 2026 -
Economy Official Data Shows Housing Affordability Gap Widens Across England and Wales
New ONS figures reveal median earners in England need 7.6 times their annual salary to buy a typical home, compared to 6.0 times in Wales. T
26 March 2026 -
Economy Weekly Spending Drops 1% as Port Traffic Surges 10% Across UK
Official data for the week to 22 March 2026 shows mixed economic signals with declining consumer spending offset by rising maritime trade ac
26 March 2026 -
Economy Fraud Incidents in England and Wales Surge 31% to 4.2 Million in Year Ending March 2025
New figures from the Office for National Statistics reveal the highest estimated fraud incidents since data collection began in 2017. Fraud
26 March 2026 -
Economy CBI Survey Shows Manufacturing Resilience as Distribution Sector Faces Sharp Decline
The Confederation of British Industry’s latest business confidence data reveals stark differences across sectors, with distribution expectat
26 March 2026 -
Economy Computer Misuse Incidents Fall 21% in Latest Crime Survey Data
Crime Survey for England and Wales reports significant decrease in unauthorised access to personal information in year ending September 2025
26 March 2026 -
Economy Fraud Victims Face Significant Emotional Impact, New ONS Data Reveals
Large majority of fraud victims report lasting emotional effects, with three-quarters experiencing annoyance according to latest crime surve
26 March 2026 -
Economy FCA Consults on Simplifying Financial Advice Rules to Help Bridge UK Advice Gap
The Financial Conduct Authority is proposing changes to existing rules that could make individualised financial advice more affordable and a
25 March 2026 -
Economy ONS introduces supermarket scanner data to inflation measurement for first time
The Office for National Statistics has replaced manual price collection with data from 300 million monthly price points across half the groc
25 March 2026 -
Economy UK Factory Gate Prices Rise Slows to 1.7% in Year to February 2026
Office for National Statistics reports factory gate prices up 1.7% annually in February 2026, down from 2.5% in January, while input prices
25 March 2026 -
Economy UK inflation holds steady at 3.0% in February as offsetting price movements balance out
The Consumer Prices Index remained unchanged from January 2026 as various cost pressures across different sectors cancelled each other out.
25 March 2026 -
Economy FCA’s New Firm Checker Tool Helps Kent Residents Spot Investment Scams
The Financial Conduct Authority’s consumer-friendly verification tool has already shown success in protecting people from financial fraud, a
24 March 2026 -
Economy Government Launches £250m Fraud Strategy to Protect Kent Families from Online Scams
A new Online Crime Centre will coordinate action between police, banks and tech firms to tackle fraud affecting millions across the UK. For
24 March 2026 -
Economy Online Retail Sales Drop Hits UK as Kent High Streets Face Double Challenge
The Confederation of British Industry reports declining online sales volumes for the year to March, with retailers bracing for further contr
24 March 2026 -
Economy FCA Expected to Announce Motor Finance Redress Approach in Late March 2026
The Financial Conduct Authority plans to publish final rules on a motor finance compensation scheme in late March, following its October 202
24 March 2026 -
Economy UK Green Jobs Hit 652,100 as Environmental Sector Shows Decade of Growth
Office for National Statistics data reveals 27.8% employment increase since 2015, despite recent volatility in green economy positions. The
24 March 2026 -
Economy Manufacturing Output Set to Stabilise After Sharp Falls, CBI Survey Shows
Watch on YouTube UK manufacturers report worst quarterly decline since 2025 but expect conditions to flatten by summer amid easing price pre
23 March 2026 -
Economy Business Price Rises Expected to Slow as Inflation Pressures Ease
The Confederation of British Industry reports selling price expectations have moderated in March, offering hope for household budgets across
23 March 2026 -
Economy UK Gilt Yields Breach 5%% for First Time Since 2008 as Borrowing Costs Surge
Gilt yields breach 5% for the first time since 2008 as Iran conflict, energy costs and BoE hawkishness collide The Numbers Behind the Surge
23 March 2026 -
Business & Economy New IEEE Wi-Fi Sensing Standard Paves Way for Routers That Detect Movement Through Walls
A new IEEE standard allows ordinary Wi-Fi routers to detect movement through walls. With commercial products expected in 2026, the technolog
22 March 2026 -
Economy Income Tax Receipts Hit Record £331bn as Government Faces Welfare Spending Claims
Treasury on track for highest income tax collection in history, but questions emerge over welfare expenditure comparisons. The numbers tell
21 March 2026 -
Economy FCA Chief Outlines Technology-Driven Pensions Reform as Targeted Support Scheme Launches April 2026
Nikhil Rathi emphasises regulatory flexibility and consumer-focused innovation as FCA prioritises pensions savings growth and long-term inve
20 March 2026 -
Economy FCA Issues 21 Warnings Against Unauthorised Financial Firms in Single Week
The Financial Conduct Authority’s latest enforcement round targets clone operations and unauthorised firms attempting to defraud consumers.
20 March 2026 -
Economy Cost of Living Concerns Hit 88% as Economic Worries Persist Across UK
The Office for National Statistics reveals that cost of living anxiety remains the dominant public concern, with women reporting higher leve
20 March 2026 -
Economy Government Borrowing Falls Below Previous Year as Public Finances Show Improvement
The Office for Budget Responsibility confirms borrowing in the first nine months of 2025-26 totalled £140.4 billion, marking a slight decrea
20 March 2026 -
Economy ONS Survey Reveals Mental Health Challenges Persist Across UK
New Office for National Statistics data shows one in three adults experiencing high anxiety levels while majority maintain hope for the futu
20 March 2026 -
Economy Cost of living pressures persist for majority of households despite government support
More than half of adults report rising costs in February, with food prices driving inflation concerns across Kent and beyond. More than half
20 March 2026 -
Economy UK Public Sector Borrowing Rises to £14.3 Billion in February 2026
Public sector net borrowing hit the second-highest February level since monthly records began in 1993, reflecting seasonal shifts after Janu
20 March 2026 -
Economy UK Public Debt Liabilities Hit 82.5% of GDP as Borrowing Costs Soar
Government financial liabilities remain elevated at more than four-fifths of national output, with debt servicing costs nearly tripling sinc
20 March 2026 -
Economy Bank of England Keeps Interest Rate at 3.75% as Inflation Remains Above Target
The Monetary Policy Committee voted unanimously to maintain the base rate, marking a shift from February’s divided decision. The Bank of Eng
19 March 2026 -
Economy UK Payroll Data Shows Mixed Signals as Kent Labour Market Continues to Cool
ONS revised estimates show a modest rise in payrolled workers in January 2026, but the broader picture remains one of a cooling labour marke
19 March 2026 -
Economy UK Unemployment Hits 5.2% as ONS Data Reveals Growing Pressure on Kent Job Market
ONS labour market data for November 2025 to January 2026 shows unemployment climbing to 5.2%, with young workers hit hardest. The latest lab
19 March 2026 -
Economy Kent Workers Face Slowest Wage Growth in Years as Job Market Cools
Latest figures show pay rises dropping to their weakest level since 2020, with real purchasing power barely improving across the county. If
19 March 2026 -
Economy UK Job Vacancies Edge Down to 721,000 as Competition for Roles Intensifies
New figures show early estimates of a 6,000 quarterly decline, with 2.6 unemployed people now competing for each available position. The lat
19 March 2026 -
Economy How Children’s Mental Health Affects School Success: New ONS Analysis Reveals Family Links
Fresh Office for National Statistics research explores the connection between mental wellbeing at home and educational outcomes for two-pare
18 March 2026