Economy
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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 -
Economy Government Posts Record Monthly Budget Surplus as Tax Revenues Soar
UK public finances hit historic high with £30.4 billion surplus in January 2026, but year-to-date borrowing remains substantial The UK’s…
23 February 2026 -
Economy UK Public Sector Finances Surge to Record January Surplus of £30.4 Billion
The Office for National Statistics reports the strongest monthly surplus since 1993, driven by higher self-assessment tax receipts and…
23 February 2026 -
Economy OBR Set to Publish Key Economic Forecast on 3 March—Here’s What to Expect
The Office for Budget Responsibility’s latest Economic and Fiscal Outlook will reveal crucial forecasts for UK growth, public finances, and…
23 February 2026 -
Economy Retail Sales Jump to Two-Year High in January as Consumer Confidence Rebounds
UK retail volumes surged 1.8% in January 2026, marking the strongest monthly performance since May 2024 as shoppers unleashed pent-up…
23 February 2026 -
Economy Social Media Influencers Sentenced for Promoting High-Risk Foreign Exchange Scheme
Seven reality TV stars and influencers have received fines and court costs for promoting an unauthorised investment scheme to millions of…
23 February 2026