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Economy 21 May 2026

UK GDP Holds Flat as Growth Outlook Dims

UK GDP remained flat in the latest monthly reading, with zero growth raising concerns about the country’s economic recovery outlo…

Economy 21 May 2026

Inflation Eases to 2.8% But Economists Warn Pressure Is Building

UK inflation eased to 2.8% in the year to October, according to new ONS data, signaling a slight drop but with economists warning…

Economy 21 May 2026

Bank of England Holds Rates Amid Stubborn Inflation Concerns

The Bank of England kept interest rates at 4.25% today, signaling a cautious approach to combating stubborn inflation despite ong…

Society 14 May 2026

UK School Funding Shortfall Deepens as Inflation Erodes Budgets

UK school funding is critically short as inflation rapidly erodes budgets, forcing headteachers to consider drastic measures like…

Economy 29 Apr 2026

Bank of England holds rates amid inflation pressure

The Bank of England maintained its benchmark interest rate at 5.25% today, pausing rate hikes while monitoring wage growth and co…

Society 24 Apr 2026

UK Schools Face Fresh Funding Cuts Amid Inflation

UK schools are facing significant new funding cuts due to rising inflation, leading to staff reductions, limited subject options,…

Society 11 Apr 2026

UK Schools Face Budget Crisis as Inflation Outpaces Funding

UK schools face a worsening budget crisis due to surging inflation, threatening staffing, services, and school week lengths unles…

Society 03 May 2026

UK Schools Face Further Budget Cuts Amid Inflation

UK schools brace for deeper budget cuts due to persistent inflation, threatening long-term educational impacts and straining per-…

Society 26 Apr 2026

UK Schools Face Budget Cuts as Inflation Strains Funding

UK schools are bracing for significant budget cuts with over half of secondary headteachers warning of potential staff reductions…

UK Politics Yesterday

Energy-Driven Inflation Spike Tests Burnham's Cost-of-Living Pledge

Rising bills push inflation to a four-month high, straining household budgets

Society 24 Apr 2026

UK Schools Face Deepest Cuts in a Decade

UK schools are bracing for a decade-deep funding crisis as real-terms spending plummets amid soaring inflation, threatening educa…

Society 27 Apr 2026

UK Schools Face £2bn Budget Shortfall Crisis

UK schools face a £2 billion budget crisis due to inflation, threatening classroom provision as education funding significantly d…

Society 07 May 2026

UK Schools Face Record Funding Shortfall Crisis

UK schools are grappling with a record funding crisis, as inflation-driven costs exceed government budgets, leading to significan…

Economy 12 Aug 2026

Iran Conflict Risk Clouds Bank of England's Rate Outlook

Oil price surge from Middle East tensions complicates UK inflation forecasts

Health 30 May 2026

NHS GP Surgery Closures at Record High — Millions Lose Access to Local Doctor

Nearly 200 practices shut in a year as funding crisis hits rural and deprived areas hardest

UK Politics 14 May 2026

Starmer's NHS overhaul faces fresh resistance

Starmer’s NHS overhaul faces growing resistance from staff, unions, and Labour backbenchers amid government’s controversial fundi…

Sports 15 May 2026

BTS, Madonna and Shakira: Why the World Cup Final Has Become Bigger Than the Super Bowl

BTS, Madonna, and Shakira will headline the World Cup 2026 final halftime show, signaling a historic moment as the tournament sur…

Economy 30 May 2026

UK Hospitality Sector Presses Treasury on VAT Reform

UK hospitality leaders urge Treasury to enact permanent VAT reduction, warning of potential closures for pubs, restaurants, and h…

Economy 21 May 2026

EasyJet Warns Late Bookings Signal Deeper Consumer Anxiety

EasyJet warns late summer holiday bookings signal growing consumer anxiety, with analysts citing financial concerns driving last-…

Economy 21 May 2026

Supermarkets Reject Pressure to Cap Milk, Bread and Egg Prices

Major UK supermarkets rejected government calls to cap prices on essential goods like milk, bread, and eggs, defying efforts to c…

Climate 14 May 2026

UK Misses Interim Net Zero Target, Report Warns

The UK failed to meet its interim net zero target, new report reveals, with carbon emissions increasing across key sectors despit…

Economy 21 May 2026

Reeves VAT Tourism Cut Bypasses Poorest Families

Chancellor Reeves’ VAT cut for tourism & hospitality primarily benefits middle & higher-income households, potentially excluding …

World 30 Jul 2026

Starmer Weighs UK Response as Iran Strikes Rattle Markets

Whitehall assesses oil price risks to British economy after US action

Economy 21 May 2026

UK Households Owe Record £2.1 Trillion Amid Living Cost Strain

UK households hold a record £2.1 trillion in debt, with debt-to-income ratios nearing 2008 levels, raising concerns about economi…

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