Economy

How the ONS Refreshes Its Inflation Shopping Basket to Keep Pace with What Britons Really Spend

The Office for National Statistics has updated its annual basket of 750+ goods and services used to measure inflation, reflecting shifting consumer...

UK Gilt Yields Breach 5%% for First Time Since 2008 as Borrowing Costs Surge

Gilt yields breach 5% for the first time since 2008 as Iran conflict, energy costs and BoE hawkishness collide The Numbers Behind the Surge UK 10-year...

Kent Workers Face Slowest Wage Growth in Years as Job Market Cools

Latest figures show pay rises dropping to their weakest level since 2020, with real purchasing power barely improving across the county. ...

Cost of living pressures persist for majority of households despite government support

More than half of adults report rising costs in February, with food prices driving inflation concerns across Kent and beyond. ...

Government Borrowing Falls Below Previous Year as Public Finances Show Improvement

The Office for Budget Responsibility confirms borrowing in the first nine months of 2025-26 totalled £140.4 billion, marking a slight decrease from...

Fraud Incidents in England and Wales Surge 31% to 4.2 Million in Year Ending March 2025

New figures from the Office for National Statistics reveal the highest estimated fraud incidents since data collection began in 2017. ...

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