All articles featuring 'ONS'
Economy shrinks by 0.2%
25 January 2012The UK's economy suffered a 0.2% contraction in the final quarter of 2011, fuelling fears of another recession
Price wars help push inflation down
13 December 2011The Retail Prices Index rate of inflation fell to 5.2% last month, the Office for National Statistics says today
Inflation falls but prices still rising fast
15 November 2011Inflation figures fell last month as the increase in the cost of living eased, official figures reveal today
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Unemployment reaches 17-year high
12 October 2011As unemployment reaches huge levels, the Prime Minister admits the Government has to do more to help the economy
UK economic growth slower than first thought
5 October 2011The economy grew at a slower rate between April and June than thought, as the country's recovery nearly ground to a halt
Personal pension contributions fall
8 September 2011The number of people paying into personal pensions has dropped sharply in the wake of economic problems
Economic growth slows to 0.2%
26 July 2011Britain's economy slowed between April and June, though experts say the figures aren't as bad as feared
Inflation in surprise fall but prices still rising sharply
12 July 2011Pressure on the Bank of England to raise interest rates eased today as inflation showed an unexpected fall in June
Unemployment down but number still high: how to ease the pain
15 June 2011Unemployment has fallen by 88,000, while the number of people in work has increased by a similar number
Inflation hits two-and-a-half year high
17 May 2011The Government's official CPI inflation measure jumped to its highest level since 2008, upping the challenge for savers
UK economy returns to growth – just
27 April 2011The economy returned to modest growth in the first three months of 2011, following a decline at the end of last year
Glimmer of light for UK economy
29 March 2011Revised figures show the economy contracted by less than previously thought at the end of 2010
20-year high inflation fuels rate rise pressure
22 March 2011Soaring inflation is heaping further pressure on the Bank of England to raise interest rates
Household spending down amid slump
30 November 2010UK household spending has fallen for the first time in almost a decade, official figures show today
Rising fuel costs keep inflation high
16 November 2010Savers and motorists suffered another blow as high petrol prices helped keep rises in the cost of living above target
Eon shakes up direct debits to stop bill shocks
Lloyds TSB first big bank to launch junior cash Isa
Home phone and broadband prices on the rise
Which? launches collective energy switching campaign
Retailers in extended warranty shake-up
"Wish I'd been stupid enough to get PPI in the first place"
Surprise call from Ed Davey, Energy Minister – on collective switching
A warning to freelancers and the self-employed everywhere
A dragon in the Napoleonic wars
Student loans will be interest free for many 2012 starters
