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One in five girls born in 2030 projected to live to at least 100

The gap between male and female life expectancy at birth has fallen from 4.4 years in 1981 to 3.4 years in 2023.

Evening Standard

'Broken': UK living standards fall despite slight economic growth, data shows

THE UK economy unexpectedly eked out growth in the final three months of last year – but a key measure showed living standards actually fell,…

The National (Scotland)

UK Economy Picks Up Ahead Of US Tariff Risks

Gross domestic product expanded 0.1 percent in the October-December period after zero growth in the third quarter of 2024, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said in a statement.

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What’s behind the UK’s unexpected return to growth?

The ONS said gross domestic product edged 0.1% higher between October and December after zero growth in the previous three months.

Evening Standard

'Extraordinary': BBC accused of bid to spin dismal growth figures for Labour

THE BBC has been accused of an “extraordinary” bid to spin dismal economic growth figures to benefit Labour.

The National (Scotland)

Drinkers give some cheer to Rachel Reeves as pubs and bars spending helps to deliver surprise GDP growth

The economy was up 0.4%in December, beating City expectations

Evening Standard

Reeves ‘still not satisfied’ despite surprise economic growth at end of 2024

Official figures showed gross domestic product edged 0.1% higher between October and December, confounding expectations for a contraction

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Chancellor ‘still not satisfied’ despite surprise economic growth at end of 2024

Official figures showed gross domestic product edged 0.1% higher between October and December, confounding expectations for a contraction

Evening Standard

UK Economy Picks Up, Boosting Govt Amid US Tariffs

Britain's economy picked up at the end of last year, official data showed Thursday, relieving some pressure on the Labour government as the country faces up to US tariffs.

International Business Times

UK economy sees modest growth in the final months of 2024 – ONS

The Office for National Statistics said gross domestic product edged 0.1% higher between October and December.

The Independent UK

Thursday briefing: Has Labour laid the foundations for fixing Britain’s housing crisis?

In today’s newsletter: The government is proposing big investment and sweeping planning law reform, but critics say the goals are unrealistic and inadequate. We recap Angela Rayner’s housing policy

The Guardian - UK

Woman describes pulling her own teeth after seven-year wait for dentist

In constant pain and with no appointment in sight , Linda Colla had no choice but to yank her teeth at home

The Independent UK

The seven-year wait for a dentist: why Linda Colla pulled out her own teeth

In chronic pain, unable to find an NHS practice and priced out of private care, Colla – like millions of Britons – felt she had no choice but to take matters into her own hands

The Guardian - UK

Why is Trump imposing tariffs and which countries will be hit hardest? - in charts

These graphics explain how the US trade deficit has changed, why Trump may be targeting certain countries with tariffs and what the impact could be

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Calls for UK government to tackle alcohol-related deaths in older people

Health experts have said a record number of over-55s are dying from heavy drinking while the under-35s are consuming less

The Independent UK

Alcohol-specific deaths in Scotland reach 15-year high

Office for National Statistics data shows there were 1,277 deaths from conditions wholly caused by alcohol in 2023.

The National (Scotland)

UK records record high alcohol deaths, new figures show

THE number of deaths across the UK specifically caused by alcohol has reached a record high, according to new figures ...

Evening Standard

Number of UK deaths specifically caused by alcohol reaches new record high

It is the fourth year in a row a new record has been reported by the Office for National Statistics.

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The Guardian - UK

Health experts urge ministers to do more to tackle drinking-related harm by bringing in minimum unit pricing

Evening Standard

House prices: the salary you need to earn to buy a home in every London borough

Buyers need an annual income of £101,080 to buy the average London property — but this is 2.4 times more than most Londoners earn

Evening Standard

UK data chief calls for more cash to lift response rates amid faulty jobs survey

Office for National Statistics boss Sir Ian Diamond told MPs that he is ‘super hopeful’ about its work to improve the labour force survey.

The Guardian - UK

Starmer leaves Brussels with a tariff-free Trump sycophancy surplus

PM and Nato’s secretary general were in perfect agreement that the orange manchild is a sensible, super-smart genius

The Conversation

The way UK inflation is worked out is changing – and it will matter for everyone

Visit a supermarket in 2025 and you’ll see that a tub of Lurpak butter can cost £5.70. It may strike you that this represents a staggering increase from £3.65 just three years ago, so instead of paying the premium, you reach for the supermarket’s own brand at £3.80.

The Guardian - UK

Can we build it? No – because Britain may not have enough workers

Rachel Reeves’ bold infrastructure plans for Heathrow, transport, housing and more rely on training a new generation of construction professionals before the shovels go in the ground

Evening Standard

London rental Tube Map shows average room costs near every underground station

A new map shows the average monthly rental prices around London Underground stations

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