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UK unemployment jumps above 5% as hiring slows

UK unemployment rises to 5.1% with 22,000 fewer payrolled workers in September. Wage growth cools as the Bank of England faces pressure to cut rates. Read the full analysis.

Obesity benefit claims cost taxpayers £144m

New data reveals over 5,000 people now receive benefits for obesity, costing nearly £144m since 2019. The North West has the highest number of claimants. Discover the regional breakdown and expert analysis.

Sugar Tax on Milkshakes and Lattes from 2028

The UK government will extend the sugar tax to pre-packaged milkshakes and milky coffees from January 2028 to tackle childhood obesity. Find out how this affects you.

Quarter of UK children could be obese by 2035

A stark report warns a quarter of children could be clinically obese by 2035 without urgent action on physical activity. Discover the findings and the call for investment.

UK inflation falls to 3.6%, Starmer responds

UK inflation falls to 3.6% for the first time since March. Sir Keir Starmer welcomes the news but warns more work is needed on the cost of living. Read the full analysis.

UK unemployment hits 5% as payroll numbers decline

UK unemployment reaches post-pandemic peak of 5% with 32,000 fewer payrolled employees in September. Wage growth slows but remains above inflation-comfort levels. What's next for the economy?

Cars sit idle 96% of time in UK

New research reveals the astonishing inefficiency of car ownership in the UK, with vehicles sitting idle for 23 hours daily. Discover what this means for urban planning and your wallet.

West Midlands Sexual Assault Hotspots Mapped

Disturbing new data exposes the areas with highest reported sexual offences across West Midlands, with Birmingham city centre topping the list. Police release crucial safety advice.

Weight-loss jabs cheaper than junk food, says grandad

A grandfather from the UK reveals how revolutionary weight-loss injections not only transformed his health but saved him money compared to his former junk food spending. Discover his inspiring journey and the financial reality behind medical weight manage

Birmingham's Most Dangerous Streets Revealed

Exclusive data analysis uncovers Birmingham's crime hotspots as violent offences surge in the city centre, with Corporation Street and surrounding areas recording alarming crime statistics.

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