Economy
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Economy ONS Commits to Timely Updates on Freedom of Information Request Processing
The Office for National Statistics has assured a member of the public they’ll receive prompt notification of any delays in handling their…
14 May 2026 -
Economy CBI Confirms Strong Q1 Growth as Household and Government Spending Powers UK Economy
The Confederation of British Industry reports first quarter growth driven by increased consumption and stockbuilding, despite trade…
14 May 2026 -
Economy UK Economy Shows Modest Growth as GDP Rises 0.5% in February
Official statistics confirm steady economic expansion with upward revisions to previous quarters, though forecasters predict subdued annual…
14 May 2026 -
Economy CBI Warns UK’s Strong Q1 Growth Won’t Last as Iran Conflict Bites
The Confederation of British Industry says unusually strong first-quarter economic performance is unlikely to continue as geopolitical…
14 May 2026 -
Economy UK Fuel Prices Hold Steady Week-on-Week Despite 34-Point Annual Jump
Official data reveals automotive fuel costs remained stable in early May but show sharp year-on-year increases as demand patterns shift…
14 May 2026 -
Economy ONS Releases Q1 2026 GDP Figures as Economic Growth Remains in Focus
The Office for National Statistics has published its preliminary estimate for UK economic growth in the first quarter of 2026, with…
14 May 2026 -
Economy UK GDP Grows 0.6% in First Quarter as All Major Sectors Expand
Official data shows the UK economy posted solid growth between January and March 2026, with services leading the recovery. The UK economy…
14 May 2026 -
Economy ONS Reviews Seasonal Adjustment Methods as UK GDP Data Patterns Draw Scrutiny
Office for National Statistics Director-General James Benford addresses how seasonal adjustments affect GDP measurements amid questions…
14 May 2026 -
Economy UK Trade Deficit Widens to £7.0 Billion as Goods Exports Struggle
The Office for National Statistics reports the underlying trade deficit expanded by £4.5 billion in the first quarter of 2026, reversing…
14 May 2026 -
Economy FCA Bans and Fines Frank Breuer £755,000 Over Pension Transfer Misconduct at Bluesky Wealth Management
The Financial Conduct Authority has banned Frank Breuer from UK financial services and imposed a £755,000 penalty for breaching insurance…
12 May 2026 -
Economy Male Alcohol Deaths Run at Double Female Rate as UK Records 9,809 Deaths in 2024
The latest ONS figures reveal a persistent gender gap, with men dying from alcohol-specific causes at 20.2 per 100,000 compared to 9.7 for…
11 May 2026 -
Economy ONS Reports Child and Infant Deaths in England and Wales for 2024
According to an unverified social media post, the Office for National Statistics claims 2,318 infant deaths and 918 child deaths across…
11 May 2026