Office for National Statistics5 days agoNI saw largest rise in disposable income of any UK regionThe figures estimate the amount of money that people have for spending or saving after they have paid taxes and received benefits.5 days ago8 days agoJob vacancies at five-year low as smaller firms scale back recruitmentSmall firms cite labour and operating costs as reasons for scaling back hiring, the UK's statistics body says.8 days ago29 Jul 2026London only English region to see population fallThe Office For National Statistics finds the capital's population fell by 0.3% in 2025 compared with 2024. 29 Jul 202621 Jul 2026UK borrows less than expected in June but public finances remain a challengePublic finances for last month were better than expected but the UK is carrying major debt.21 Jul 202627 May 2026'It's not a nice world to bring children into': Births fall to the lowest level in 50 yearsLive births in England and Wales are at their lowest since 1977, while the age of first-time mothers has also risen.27 May 202622 May 2026Borrowing in April hit highest level since CovidBorrowing was higher than expected last month and retail sales fell as fuel prices surged.22 May 202614 May 2026Faisal Islam: Six things we now know about the UK economy in chartsThe UK economy is showing resilience – it’s worth diving into the data in more detail to understand why.14 May 202614 May 2026UK economy sees surprise growth in March despite Iran warThe economy grew by 0.3% in the month, official figures show, confounding analysts' forecasts of a small contraction.14 May 202623 Apr 2026Knife killings down by 21%, figures showThe annual ONS crime data also shows overall recorded homicides have fallen.23 Apr 2026...
