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Posts with Tag: Office for National Statistics

UK inflation: Food prices 'worryingly high' as sugar and milk soar

Posted on 24th May 2023

Food prices in the UK are still rising at their fastest rate in nearly 45 years, even as inflation eases.

IMF expects UK economy to avoid recession

Posted on 23rd May 2023

The fund sharply upgrades its growth forecast, but warns inflation remains "stubbornly high".

UK inflation falls sharply to 8.7% in April

Posted on 24th May 2023

It is the first time that the rate of price rises has fallen below 10% since last August

IMF expects UK economy to avoid recession

Posted on 23rd May 2023

The fund sharply upgrades its growth forecast, but warns inflation remains "stubbornly high".

Debt costs push UK borrowing higher than expected

Posted on 23rd May 2023

The government borrowed £25.6bn in April, with inflation pushing up interest payments on debt partly to blame.

Record numbers not working due to ill health

Posted on 16th May 2023

Mental health issues and back and neck pain have contributed to the rise in long-term sickness.

Record numbers not working due to ill health

Posted on 16th May 2023

Mental health issues and back and neck pain have contributed to the rise in long-term sickness.

Record numbers not working due to ill health

Posted on 16th May 2023

Mental health issues and back and neck pain have contributed to the rise in long-term sickness.