UK jobless figures see first rise in two years UK unemployment levels have risen for the first time in more than two years, official figures showed today. Business • 15 Jul 15
UK jobless figures see first rise in two years UK unemployment levels have risen for the first time in more than two years, official figures showed today. Business • 15 Jul 15
UK GDP figures better than expected Britain's economy grew more strongly than previously thought in the first quarter of the year and official figures also revealed a better performance for 2014. Business • 30 Jun 15
UK GDP figures better than expected Britain's economy grew more strongly than previously thought in the first quarter of the year and official figures also revealed a better performance for 2014. Business • 30 Jun 15
UK unemployment remains at 7 year low of 5.5% Britain's unemployment rate remains at a seven-year low of 5.5% and wages have risen by their fastest rate in four years, official data showed today. Business • 17 Jun 15
UK unemployment remains at 7 year low of 5.5% Britain's unemployment rate remains at a seven-year low of 5.5% and wages have risen by their fastest rate in four years, official data showed today. Business • 17 Jun 15
UK inflation figure turns positive again The UK's brush with negative inflation came to an end after just a month as it rose to 0.1% in May, official figures show today. Business • 16 Jun 15
UK inflation figure turns positive again The UK's brush with negative inflation came to an end after just a month as it rose to 0.1% in May, official figures show today. Business • 16 Jun 15
UK economic growth slows sharply in Q1 Britain's economy faced a sharp slowdown in the first quarter of 2015, halving its growth rate from the previous three months. Business • 28 May 15
UK economic growth slows sharply in Q1 Britain's economy faced a sharp slowdown in the first quarter of 2015, halving its growth rate from the previous three months. Business • 28 May 15
UK retail sales rebound strongly in October UK retail sales grew much more strongly than expected in October after a heavy fall in September, driven by purchases of furniture after the country's housing market picked up speed earlier this year. Business • 20 Nov 14
UK retail sales rebound strongly in October UK retail sales grew much more strongly than expected in October after a heavy fall in September, driven by purchases of furniture after the country's housing market picked up speed earlier this year. Business • 20 Nov 14
Northern Ireland house prices rise by 10.9% House prices in Northern Ireland increased by 10.9% in the year to September, new figures show today. Business • 18 Nov 14
Northern Ireland house prices rise by 10.9% House prices in Northern Ireland increased by 10.9% in the year to September, new figures show today. Business • 18 Nov 14
UK unemployment rate hits new five-year low at 6% Britain's unemployment rate sank to 6% in the quarter to the end of August, reaching the lowest point since late 2008. Business • 15 Oct 14
UK unemployment rate hits new five-year low at 6% Britain's unemployment rate sank to 6% in the quarter to the end of August, reaching the lowest point since late 2008. Business • 15 Oct 14
UK unemployment rate slides to 6.2% Britain's unemployment rate fell to 6.2% in the quarter to the end of July, hitting another five-year low point. Business • 17 Sep 14
UK unemployment rate slides to 6.2% Britain's unemployment rate fell to 6.2% in the quarter to the end of July, hitting another five-year low point. Business • 17 Sep 14
UK house prices reach record high in July UK house prices have reached a new record high of £272,000 on average after surging by 11.7% over the last year, according to an official report. Business • 16 Sep 14
UK house prices reach record high in July UK house prices have reached a new record high of £272,000 on average after surging by 11.7% over the last year, according to an official report. Business • 16 Sep 14
UK economy grew more than thought in 2011 and 2012 Britain's economy has grown at a stronger rate than previously estimated over the last few years, according to new ONS figures. Business • 03 Sep 14
UK economy grew more than thought in 2011 and 2012 Britain's economy has grown at a stronger rate than previously estimated over the last few years, according to new ONS figures. Business • 03 Sep 14
UK revises down scale of 2008-2009 recession The UK economy shrank less than previously thought during the 2008-09 recession, revisions to official data showed today. Business • 12 Aug 14
UK revises down scale of 2008-2009 recession The UK economy shrank less than previously thought during the 2008-09 recession, revisions to official data showed today. Business • 12 Aug 14
UK retail sales growing despite monthly dip UK retail sales dipped last month for the first time since January but are still enjoying the longest period of sustained growth since before the recession. Business • 19 Jun 14
UK retail sales growing despite monthly dip UK retail sales dipped last month for the first time since January but are still enjoying the longest period of sustained growth since before the recession. Business • 19 Jun 14
UK house prices jump by almost 10% in 12 months UK house prices have leapt by 9.9% over the last year to reach a new high of £260,000 typically in April, official figures show. Business • 17 Jun 14
UK house prices jump by almost 10% in 12 months UK house prices have leapt by 9.9% over the last year to reach a new high of £260,000 typically in April, official figures show. Business • 17 Jun 14
British economy grows 0.8% in first quarter Britain's economy grew by 0.8% in the first quarter of 2014 compared with output in the final three months of last year. Business • 22 May 14
British economy grows 0.8% in first quarter Britain's economy grew by 0.8% in the first quarter of 2014 compared with output in the final three months of last year. Business • 22 May 14
Self-employed help cut UK jobless rate The number of people in work in the UK has reached a record high after further falls in unemployment, fuelled by more self-employment. Business • 14 May 14
Self-employed help cut UK jobless rate The number of people in work in the UK has reached a record high after further falls in unemployment, fuelled by more self-employment. Business • 14 May 14
UK factory output seeing strong growth UK factory output grew at its fastest pace for a quarter in nearly 15 years during the first three months of 2014, official data showed today. Business • 09 May 14
UK factory output seeing strong growth UK factory output grew at its fastest pace for a quarter in nearly 15 years during the first three months of 2014, official data showed today. Business • 09 May 14
UK annual growth downgraded to 1.7% Britain's economy expanded by 1.7% last year compared with output in 2012, down from a previous estimate of 1.8%. Business • 28 Mar 14
UK annual growth downgraded to 1.7% Britain's economy expanded by 1.7% last year compared with output in 2012, down from a previous estimate of 1.8%. Business • 28 Mar 14
UK inflation falls to four year low Britain's 12-month inflation slowed to 1.7% in February, the lowest level for more than four years. Business • 25 Mar 14
UK inflation falls to four year low Britain's 12-month inflation slowed to 1.7% in February, the lowest level for more than four years. Business • 25 Mar 14
UK unemployment figure falls by 63,000 The UK government was given a pre-Budget boost with new figures showing a record number of people in work and continuing falls in unemployment. Business • 19 Mar 14
UK unemployment figure falls by 63,000 The UK government was given a pre-Budget boost with new figures showing a record number of people in work and continuing falls in unemployment. Business • 19 Mar 14
Record number of women at work in the UK UK unemployment levels continue to fall and a record number of women are now in work, new figures reveal. Business • 19 Feb 14
Record number of women at work in the UK UK unemployment levels continue to fall and a record number of women are now in work, new figures reveal. Business • 19 Feb 14
Number of people in work in UK hits new high The number of people in work in the UK has reached an all-time high of almost 30 million, new figures show. Business • 13 Nov 13
Number of people in work in UK hits new high The number of people in work in the UK has reached an all-time high of almost 30 million, new figures show. Business • 13 Nov 13
UK house prices near all time high UK house prices surged at their fastest annual rate in almost three years in September and remained close to an all-time high recorded the previous month. Business • 12 Nov 13
UK house prices near all time high UK house prices surged at their fastest annual rate in almost three years in September and remained close to an all-time high recorded the previous month. Business • 12 Nov 13
Number of people in work in UK hits record high The number of people in work in Britian has reached a record high of almost 30 million after a new fall in unemployment. Business • 16 Oct 13
Number of people in work in UK hits record high The number of people in work in Britian has reached a record high of almost 30 million after a new fall in unemployment. Business • 16 Oct 13
UK economy's return to growth confirmed The UK's return to growth was underlined today as revised figures confirmed the dominant services sector helped the economy expand by 0.3% in the first three months of the year. Business • 23 May 13
UK economy's return to growth confirmed The UK's return to growth was underlined today as revised figures confirmed the dominant services sector helped the economy expand by 0.3% in the first three months of the year. Business • 23 May 13
