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It's a wealthy European country, so why is homelessness on the rise?

In new data, it’s been revealed that overall spending on homelessness has increased by 10.5% since 2021/22 and a majority of councils have reported their costs have gone up.

Economy

UK inflation remains unchanged but still way above target

The UK has the highest rate of inflation in the G7, with the EU due to release its own inflation figures later today.

Economy

British economy creeps forward

The UK’s GDP grew slightly in August, driven by the services sector.

Europe News

Brits regret Brexit but rejoining the EU is unlikely

Protests and demands for the UK to rejoin the EU are growing steadily in the UK, where most are saying Brexit has failed.

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Economy

UK sees surprise fall in inflation

The decline was a surprise as most analysts had expected inflation in the UK to rise to 7%, but the new figure is still way above the Bank of England's target of 2%.

Economy

Shoplifting surges in UK as retail workers face violence and abuse

Major retailers have warned that a new 'epidemic' is becoming serious enough to eat into their profits.

Economy

UK economy slumps amid strikes and rain

The UK's GDP has shrunk by more than expected, following news of higher unemployment but also higher wages.

Economy

Unemployment is on the rise in the UK, but so are wages

Pay excluding bonuses was up 7.8% between May and July 2023 compared to the same time last year. When bonuses are factored in, the figure jumps to 8.5%.

United Kingdom

Stagnant UK economy lagging behind EU, new figures show

Britain has seen no economic growth in three months, the country's statistic agency said on Thursday. Other European states are faring better, meanwhile.

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UK's BT announces 55,000 job cuts amid plans to ultilise AI

UK telecoms company BT has announced plans to cut 55,000 jobs in a major overhaul and says some tasks will be undertaken by artificial intelligence

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Has the UK forgotten the lessons of the past in its latest trade deal?

The UK must not continue to reject the Single Market in favour of trade agreements such as that with the CPTPP, Dan Sutton and Christos Kourtelis write.

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Major strike will take British nurses out of cancer wards and ICUs

For the first time, the 28-hour strike will include nurses working in intensive care units and cancer wards, although exceptions are being made in hospitals where a lack of nurses could endanger patients' health.

Earth News

Insulate Britain celebrates win after government pledge

Four Insulate Britain activists are on trial today after blocking the M25 last year. But the group has celebrated a ‘civil resistance win.’

United Kingdom

Hunt strives to play up UK's performance as he sets out austere budget

The UK finance minister said Britain was holding up against "unprecedented global headwinds" as he outlined a severe package of cuts and tax rises.

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'We made mistakes, I'm sorry': UK PM Truss apologises for budget mess

Some have questioned how much longer UK PM Liz Truss can remain in office.

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New UK chancellor says mistakes were made and taxes could rise

New Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt, a two-time Tory leadership candidate, said PM Liz Truss' government has to "show the world we have a plan that adds up financially."

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Truss resigns: A timeline of three months of UK political chaos

From Boris Johnson's summer resignation, to the economic and political turmoil under Liz Truss's tenure that ended with her departure too: a blow-by-blow account of events in the UK's latest crisis.

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Truss 'incredibly sorry' as Kwarteng sacked as UK finance minister

Kwasi Kwarteng's departure comes amid financial and political turmoil over government policy. His successor Jeremy Hunt will be the UK's fourth finance minister in as many months.

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Truss toils to stop UK economic turmoil from turning into tailspin

The British prime minister, in office for barely a month, is struggling to stem the tide amid massive market turmoil, gloomy economic forecasts and a catastrophic drop in ratings.

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UK PM refuses to confirm if benefits will rise in line with inflation

The turbulence around benefits comes after a backlash over the new government's tax-cutting growth plan.