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business Mar 19, 2026, 8:17 AM
Pay growth hits lowest level in over five years - Annual earnings growth in the UK for November to January was just 3.8%, down from 4.1%.
- Despite a stable unemployment rate at 5.2%, the number of payroll employees increased slightly.
- Experts predict a continued weakening in the labor market due to rising inflation and energy costs.
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business Feb 12, 2026, 7:21 AM
UK economy shows subdued growth at end of 2025 - The UK economy grew by 0.1% in Q4 2025, reporting a year-end performance characterized by subdued growth.
- The overall growth for 2025 was 1.3%, higher than in 2024, yet significant sectors like services showed no growth.
- Comparatively, other European economies experienced varied growth rates, indicating a need for cautious optimism as UK growth enters 2026.
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society Jan 29, 2026, 12:21 PM
Homicides plunge to lowest level in England and Wales in decades - Police recorded 499 homicide cases in the year to September 2025, marking a significant decrease since 1977.
- A 23% drop in deaths from knife attacks contributed to the overall reduction in homicide rates.
- Despite declining homicides, shoplifting and sexual offences have risen, presenting ongoing concerns for community safety.
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business Dec 12, 2025, 7:19 AM
UK economy shrinks for second consecutive month amid budget uncertainty - The UK economy contracted by 0.1% in October 2023, following a similar decline in September.
- Pre-Budget uncertainty and a significant cyber-attack on Jaguar Land Rover affected consumer spending and overall production.
- These consecutive declines raise concerns of a potential recession in the UK economy.
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business Dec 3, 2025, 1:01 AM
UK business closures hit lowest rate since 2016 - In 2024, approximately 280,000 businesses closed across the UK, down from 310,000 in 2023.
- The business death rate fell from 10.8% in 2023 to 9.8% in 2024, the lowest since 2016.
- Despite the encouraging figures, business confidence remains low, requiring further Government support for firms.
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