UK GDP growth slows to 0.1% in Q3
The UK economy slowed sharply between July and September, with GDP growth of just 0.1%. A slump in car manufacturing and falling household savings highlight the pressures. Read the full analysis.
The UK economy slowed sharply between July and September, with GDP growth of just 0.1%. A slump in car manufacturing and falling household savings highlight the pressures. Read the full analysis.
UK household disposable income has plummeted to its lowest point since 2019, driven by a £6bn tax surge. Experts warn fiscal drag is eroding wage gains. Read the full analysis.
New ONS data reveals UK economic growth slowed to just 0.1% in Q3 2025, posing a major challenge for Chancellor Rachel Reeves. Experts warn of a looming recession.
The UK economy grew by just 0.1% between July and September, official data confirms, with manufacturing hit by a major cyberattack. Discover the latest ONS figures and what they mean for the UK's economic outlook.
Former Apprentice star Thomas Skinner breaks silence on legal action against the BBC, alleging his Strictly elimination was influenced by politics and unfair voting. Read his full statement.
UK inflation fell sharply to 3.2% in November, the lowest rate in eight months. The surprise drop, driven by food prices, makes a Bank of England interest rate cut highly likely. Read the full analysis.
Unemployment in Wales has surged to 6.1%, affecting 94,000 people, while economic inactivity remains stubbornly high at 24.5%. Explore the latest ONS data and political reactions.
Official data shows four million people receive jobless benefits without needing to look for work, a rise of one million in a year. Political reaction and DWP response inside.
New ONS figures show UK business R&D expenditure rose to £55.6bn in 2024. However, Wales contributed less than 2% of the total. Discover the regional breakdown and expert analysis.
New ONS data reveals West Midlands property prices surged up to £265,000 in a year. Birmingham dominates top growth areas. Discover the full list here.
Latest figures reveal a surprising 9% unemployment spike in the affluent area of Sutton Coldfield, bucking the regional and national trend of falling joblessness.
House prices in the West Midlands have fallen by as much as £109,000 in a year. Discover the top 10 areas affected and the latest ONS data. Read the full report now.
Parts of Birmingham have some of the worst unemployment rates in England, with Perry Barr at 15.4%. Discover the latest figures and the government's response.
New police figures reveal Birmingham's most dangerous areas with Central Birmingham reporting 315.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents. Discover the hotspots.
New ONS data reveals Wales has the highest unemployment rate of any UK nation at 5.7%, its highest level outside the pandemic in nearly a decade. Explore the figures and political reactions.
UK unemployment rate rises to 5%, the highest level in over four years. Wage growth slows and payroll numbers fall, signalling a cooling labour market. Discover the economic implications.