Record 32.4 million people at work in the UK The number of people in work in the UK has remained at record levels, while earnings have grown slightly faster than inflation, new figures show today. Business • 12 Jun 18
Record 32.4 million people at work in the UK The number of people in work in the UK has remained at record levels, while earnings have grown slightly faster than inflation, new figures show today. Business • 12 Jun 18
UK economy sees slowest growth in over five years The UK economy slowed much more sharply than expected in the first three months of 2018, with heavy snow only partly to blame. Business • 27 Apr 18
UK economy sees slowest growth in over five years The UK economy slowed much more sharply than expected in the first three months of 2018, with heavy snow only partly to blame. Business • 27 Apr 18
'Beast from the East' hits UK retail sales in March UK shoppers stayed home in March as they felt the chill from the 'Beast from the East', leading to the biggest quarterly fall in retail sales in a year and weighing on first-quarter economic growth. Business • 19 Apr 18
'Beast from the East' hits UK retail sales in March UK shoppers stayed home in March as they felt the chill from the 'Beast from the East', leading to the biggest quarterly fall in retail sales in a year and weighing on first-quarter economic growth. Business • 19 Apr 18
UK retail sales rebound in February UK retail sales rebounded in February from the previous month, boosted by growth in food and online purchases, official data showed today. Business • 22 Mar 18
UK retail sales rebound in February UK retail sales rebounded in February from the previous month, boosted by growth in food and online purchases, official data showed today. Business • 22 Mar 18
UK jobless rate rises for first time since summer 2016 UK unemployment has increased by the biggest amount in almost five years, while earnings continue to grow more slowly than prices, new figures reveal. Business • 21 Feb 18
UK jobless rate rises for first time since summer 2016 UK unemployment has increased by the biggest amount in almost five years, while earnings continue to grow more slowly than prices, new figures reveal. Business • 21 Feb 18
Record 32.2 million people now in work in the UK The number of people in work in the UK has reached a record high amid strong demand for workers, although the real value of pay continues to decline, new figures show. Business • 24 Jan 18
Record 32.2 million people now in work in the UK The number of people in work in the UK has reached a record high amid strong demand for workers, although the real value of pay continues to decline, new figures show. Business • 24 Jan 18
UK inflation falls in December from near six year high UK inflation has rolled back from a near six-year high, as falling price tags on clothes and toys helped ease the pressure on household finances last month. Business • 16 Jan 18
UK inflation falls in December from near six year high UK inflation has rolled back from a near six-year high, as falling price tags on clothes and toys helped ease the pressure on household finances last month. Business • 16 Jan 18
UK wage growth edges above forecasts UK pay growth has lagged behind inflation again, but the figures are likely to cement expectations among investors that the Bank of England will soon raise interest rates for the first time in a decade. Business • 18 Oct 17
UK wage growth edges above forecasts UK pay growth has lagged behind inflation again, but the figures are likely to cement expectations among investors that the Bank of England will soon raise interest rates for the first time in a decade. Business • 18 Oct 17
UK inflation hits five and half year high in September UK inflation rose to its highest level in more than five years in September, according to official data that could make the Bank of England more likely to raise interest rates next month. Business • 17 Oct 17
UK inflation hits five and half year high in September UK inflation rose to its highest level in more than five years in September, according to official data that could make the Bank of England more likely to raise interest rates next month. Business • 17 Oct 17
UK inflation hits more than 5 year high in August UK inflation hit its highest in more than five years in August as households paid more for fuel and clothing. Business • 12 Sep 17
UK inflation hits more than 5 year high in August UK inflation hit its highest in more than five years in August as households paid more for fuel and clothing. Business • 12 Sep 17
UK manufacturers see strongest growth this year Britain's manufacturing output expanded at the strongest pace this year in July, but there was little sign of improvement in the trade deficit despite sterling's sharp fall since last year's Brexit vote. Business • 08 Sep 17
UK manufacturers see strongest growth this year Britain's manufacturing output expanded at the strongest pace this year in July, but there was little sign of improvement in the trade deficit despite sterling's sharp fall since last year's Brexit vote. Business • 08 Sep 17
UK industry and trade figures below expectations in May British manufacturing slipped unexpectedly in May, dragged down by a fall in car production that will add to questions about the economic outlook going into the second half of 2017. Business • 07 Jul 17
UK industry and trade figures below expectations in May British manufacturing slipped unexpectedly in May, dragged down by a fall in car production that will add to questions about the economic outlook going into the second half of 2017. Business • 07 Jul 17
UK retail sales grow by a better than expected 2.3% UK retail sales rose by a better than expected by 2.3% in April compared with the month before, mainly due to good weather. Business • 18 May 17
UK retail sales grow by a better than expected 2.3% UK retail sales rose by a better than expected by 2.3% in April compared with the month before, mainly due to good weather. Business • 18 May 17
UK unemployment rate sinks to 42-year low of 4.6% UK pay growth lagged inflation for the first time in over two years in early 2017, underscoring the growing Brexit squeeze facing many households. Business • 17 May 17
UK unemployment rate sinks to 42-year low of 4.6% UK pay growth lagged inflation for the first time in over two years in early 2017, underscoring the growing Brexit squeeze facing many households. Business • 17 May 17
UK unemployment falls to 10 year low as vacancies soar Unemployment in the UK has fallen to its lowest in a decade as a record number of job vacancies are on offer, new figures show today. Business • 12 Apr 17
UK unemployment falls to 10 year low as vacancies soar Unemployment in the UK has fallen to its lowest in a decade as a record number of job vacancies are on offer, new figures show today. Business • 12 Apr 17
UK inflation holds steady in March - ONS UK inflation held steady in March due to the later timing of this year's Easter holidays which pushed down airfares, and a dip in global oil prices. Business • 11 Apr 17
UK inflation holds steady in March - ONS UK inflation held steady in March due to the later timing of this year's Easter holidays which pushed down airfares, and a dip in global oil prices. Business • 11 Apr 17
UK jobless rate at lowest level since 1975 The UK's unemployment rate has fallen to its lowest since the summer of 1975, with a record number of people in work. Business • 15 Mar 17
UK jobless rate at lowest level since 1975 The UK's unemployment rate has fallen to its lowest since the summer of 1975, with a record number of people in work. Business • 15 Mar 17
UK inflation hits highest since June 2014 on fuel UK consumer prices rose last month at the fastest pace since June 2014 and are set to rise further, propelled by higher global oil prices and the Brexit-fuelled fall in the pound. Business • 14 Feb 17
UK inflation hits highest since June 2014 on fuel UK consumer prices rose last month at the fastest pace since June 2014 and are set to rise further, propelled by higher global oil prices and the Brexit-fuelled fall in the pound. Business • 14 Feb 17
UK jobless total at eight year low The new UK government has been given some good news on the jobs front with another fall in unemployment and a record number of people in work. Business • 20 Jul 16
UK jobless total at eight year low The new UK government has been given some good news on the jobs front with another fall in unemployment and a record number of people in work. Business • 20 Jul 16
UK economic growth slows amid manufacturing slump The UK economy slowed in the first quarter of this year following a slump in the manufacturing and construction industries. Business • 27 Apr 16
UK economic growth slows amid manufacturing slump The UK economy slowed in the first quarter of this year following a slump in the manufacturing and construction industries. Business • 27 Apr 16
UK unemployment sees first rise since last August UK unemployment has increased for the first time in almost a year, while the number of women in work has fallen by 40,000, new figures reveal today. Business • 20 Apr 16
UK unemployment sees first rise since last August UK unemployment has increased for the first time in almost a year, while the number of women in work has fallen by 40,000, new figures reveal today. Business • 20 Apr 16
Slump in UK annual growth confirmed Britain's economy slowed sharply last year but showed signs of modest recovery in the final quarter of 2015, official data confirmed today. Business • 25 Feb 16
Slump in UK annual growth confirmed Britain's economy slowed sharply last year but showed signs of modest recovery in the final quarter of 2015, official data confirmed today. Business • 25 Feb 16
UK jobless falls to 10 year low of 1.69 million A record number of people in the UK are in work and unemployment has fallen by another 60,000 to its lowest rate for a decade, new figures have shown. Business • 17 Feb 16
UK jobless falls to 10 year low of 1.69 million A record number of people in the UK are in work and unemployment has fallen by another 60,000 to its lowest rate for a decade, new figures have shown. Business • 17 Feb 16
Alcohol pushes UK inflation rate higher in January UK inflation edged up to its highest rate for a year last month as rises in the price of alcohol and clothing pushed up the cost of living. Business • 16 Feb 16
Alcohol pushes UK inflation rate higher in January UK inflation edged up to its highest rate for a year last month as rises in the price of alcohol and clothing pushed up the cost of living. Business • 16 Feb 16
UK post-recession growth stronger than estimated The UK economy emerged from the recession more strongly than previously thought, according to revised official figures. Business • 30 Sep 15
UK post-recession growth stronger than estimated The UK economy emerged from the recession more strongly than previously thought, according to revised official figures. Business • 30 Sep 15
