Economy
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Economy ONS Unveils Streamlined Framework for Measuring National Well-being
The Office for National Statistics has introduced a refreshed approach to tracking how people across the UK are living, moving beyond…
27 February 2026 -
Economy UK Woodlands Worth £276 Billion as Natural Capital Accounts Reveal Economic Value of Trees
New Office for National Statistics data shows woodlands cover 13% of UK land and deliver billions in ecosystem services to the economy and…
27 February 2026 -
Economy UK Woodlands Worth Nearly Half a Trillion Pounds as Natural Capital Assets
Office for National Statistics reveals woodlands provide £466 billion in ecosystem services, with annual benefits of £12 billion to the…
27 February 2026 -
Economy UK’s Green Economy Surges to £77 Billion as Clean Energy Sector Expands Amid Employment Challenges
The low carbon and renewable energy sector has reached a record turnover of £77 billion in 2024, though employment figures reveal a complex…
25 February 2026 -
Economy Clean Energy Economy Generates £32.2 Billion in Indirect Turnover as UK Embraces Low-Carbon Transition
New ONS data reveals the wider economic ripple effect of the renewable energy sector, with nearly 150,000 jobs supported across the supply…
25 February 2026 -
Economy UK’s Low Carbon Economy Creates Thousands of New Jobs as Energy Efficiency Sector Leads Growth
The energy efficient products sector continues to dominate employment in Britain’s low carbon and renewable energy economy, with rapid…
25 February 2026 -
Economy OBR to Unveil Updated Economic Forecast Following Chancellor’s Statement
The Office for Budget Responsibility will present its latest outlook for the UK economy and public finances on 3 March, with a live virtual…
24 February 2026 -
Economy One in Five Deaths Remain Avoidable in England and Wales as Health Recovery Stalls Post-Pandemic
New Office for National Statistics data reveals avoidable mortality rates have plateaued at pre-COVID levels, with stark inequalities…
24 February 2026 - Economy
UK Healthy Life Expectancy Hits 13-Year Low as Regional Inequalities Widen
New Office for National Statistics data shows years of good health declining sharply for both men and women, with stark differences…
24 February 2026 -
Economy UK’s Public Sector Finances Show Wider Health Than Headline Debt Figures Suggest
New data reveals public sector financial liabilities at 82.4% of GDP in January 2026, offering a more complete picture of government…
23 February 2026 -
Economy UK Retail Sales Edge Upwards on Fuel and Non-Food Store Gains
Three-month retail growth of 0.1% masks encouraging January momentum, with motor fuel and non-food categories driving consumer spending…
23 February 2026 -
Economy Cost of Living Crisis Dominates Public Concerns as NHS and Economy Join Struggle for Britons’ Attention
The Office for National Statistics reveals that household finances remain the top worry for 88% of Britons, with the NHS and broader…
23 February 2026