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British Voters Most Concerned About Immigration Not the Economy
YouGov says the economy has traditionally come top of the list of UK voters' concerns.
UK Job Market: Self-Employment Surges to 40-Year High
The ONS says there were 4.6 million self-employed people in the UK in 2014.
UK Workforce Greyer as Older Employees Hits One Million
Saga says growing number of older people capable of working longer.
UK Annual GDP Forecast Upgraded as Eurozone Hits Zero
Strong domestic consumption boosts UK growth as Eurozone flounders.
Bank of England Hikes UK Growth Forecast but Interest Rates Rise is No Closer
Weak wage growth will persist in 2014 according to central bank's inflation report.
Bank of Scotland: UK Permanent Pay Accelerates to Record High
Lack of available staff and employers' appetite to hire has pushed wages up.
Pessimistic UK Households Still Fretting About Finances as Recovery Strengthens
Markit shows worsening Household Finance Index despite upbeat GDP and employment data.
ONS: UK House Price Inflation Hit Four-Year High of 10.5% in May
The average price of a home in the UK is now £262,000.
TUC: UK Unemployment Still Well Above Pre-Crisis Levels Across All Regions
TUC warns talk of UK interest rate hikes are a "worrying distraction" from the unemployment problem
UK Earnings 'Dropped 20% More than Official Figures Suggest'
Fall may have gone unnoticed because the data does not include the self-employed, a thinktank says.
UK's Yawning Trade Gap Widens Further in May
Goods trade and overall trade deficit increase amid low eurozone demand.
Sudden UK Production Slump 'Not Sign Recovery Losing Momentum'
Falling manufacturing output drives wider drop in production, but recovery not at risk.
UK Pharmaceuticals Struggling to Recover Full Health
The pharmaceutical industry has looked a bit peaky since economic crisis.
What You Need to Know: UK Wages Over the Past 40 Years
The ONS investigates how pay-packets have transformed over the past four decades.
House Prices Still Below Pre-Crisis Peaks in Most UK Regions
ONS house price infographic shows market recovery still ongoing in many parts of UK.
UK's 'Careers Conundrum' Holding Young People Back, Warns Skills Charity
Michael Osbaldeston of City & Guilds tells IBTimes UK that employers are desperate to recruit youngsters.
UK Budget Deficit Jumps Despite Strengthening Economic Recovery
ONS public finances data show May deficit hitting £10.8bn.
UK Retail Sales Sees Best Period of Growth Since 2007
Retailers enjoying fruits of UK economic recovery as they look to World Cup for extra boost.
UK House Prices Reach All-Time High
ONS house price index peaks in April 2014 as market heats up further.
UK Inflation Tumbles but Ukraine Crisis and Iraq Turmoil Threats Loom
ONS said UK CPI inflation fell to 1.5% in May, but higher commodity prices may force this back up.
Can Ed Miliband's Labour Make Political Profit from UK's Stagnant Wages?
A boost in employment but fall in wage inflation show how political battle will develop over summer.
UK Production Grows at Fastest Pace Since 2011
Production and manufacturing however are still well below pre-recession levels.
Number of UK Home Workers Hits Record High
The ONS says the percentage of people working at home increased from 11.1% in 1998 to 13.9% in 2014.
Don't Believe What They Say -- Money Really Can Buy You Happiness
The ONS also says that personal wellbeing is affected by the source of household income
No Value in British Businesses? Mergers fall to their Lowest on Record
Mergers between British businesses have fallen to the lowest level since records began.
Drugs and Prostitution Inject £10bn into UK Economy
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the two "illegal activities" adds to Britain's balance sheet
UK Housing Crisis: Over a Million Homes Lay Empty
Campaigners say UK housing market creating "deep divisions" in society as wealthy cling to empty property.
Help to Buy: Mortgage Guarantee Supports Mere Fraction of All Loan Approvals
Fears of a Help to Buy scheme-fuelled housing bubble eased over weak data.
Wet Bank Holiday Dampens Retailers' Spirits as High Street Footfall Drops
High street footfall down as wet Bank Holiday kept shoppers at home.
UK Recovery Strengthens as Business Investment Picks Up
ONS confirms UK GDP growth of 0.8% in first quarter as businesses begin to invest more.